Senior School Officer (Industry Liaison and Pathways) - St Patrick's College, GYMPIE
St Patrick's College (Gympie) · GYMPIE, QLD
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Patrick's is a Parish Co-educational Secondary College with an enrolment of over 560 students in Gympie. Gympie is located approximately 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a values-based education that fosters and applauds students' talents and potential. The College aims to develop students' self-worth, social, academic and sporting skills, religious and ethical formation, so that students can achieve to their potential and live the College motto "Let your light shine".
The College has been an integral part of the St Patrick Parish educational precinct and Gympie community for more than 135 years, during which time students have achieved outstanding academic and sporting results as well as success in many other arenas. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
The Senior School Officer, Industry Liaison and Pathways provides coordinated administrative and operational support to the school Pathways team to maintain and enhance student pathways.
- Location: St Patricks College - Gympie (S)
- Start date: 11/05/2026 - End of 2026 School Year
- Work hours: 18.00 hours per week | Mon, Tues, Wed
- Salary: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98/ hr + 12.75% Super
- Status: Term Time Fixed Term | School Holidays are unpaid
- Ad close date: 10 May 2026
- Contact: (07) 5482 0600 | pgympie@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
The Senior School Officer (Industry Liaison and Pathways) coordinates and administers work experience, Pathways and VET-related programs, provides guidance and support to students and stakeholders, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of systems and processes to ensure effective, compliant and high-quality pathways outcomes for secondary school students.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Monitor and provide administrative support for student pathways programs, including work placement, work experience and school-based traineeships, to maximise meaningful industry engagement and post-school outcomes for students.
- Provide operational support within external industry and education networks for students
- Support staff, employers and training organisations on work placement requirements, processes and expectations.
- Liaise with and maintain effective partnerships with employers, Group Training Organisations, Registered Training Organisations and external agencies and businesses to support sustainable placement opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records and systems, including attendance, student progress, registration of businesses, placements and traineeships, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Respond to and support with students enquiries related to career development, students placements, assisting with resumes, applications, interview preparation and employment-seeking strategies.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, including College leadership, Guidance Counsellors, Inclusive Education and Pastoral Support staff, to ensure coordinated and appropriate student support.
- Identify and contribute to improvements in work placement processes, systems and service delivery to enhance efficiency, compliance and student experience.
- Support the wider pathways team with Career and Pathway events, updates and assist with budget administration.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support
- Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
- Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements
- Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures
- Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic