School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer

School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer

Far South Region

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing/Temporary Full-Time
• Location: To be determined with the successful applicant, the role works across the following 7 schools: Braidwood Central School, Bungendore High School, Jerrabomberra High School, Karabar High School, Queanbeyan High School, Jindabyne High School, and Monaro High School.
• Hybrid Role that works flexibly between schools.
• Salary ($116,981 - $129,492), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Talent pool will be created from this recruitment to fill future vacancies across southwestern Sydney.

About the role

The Educational Pathways Program is an innovative, Ministerial and executive priority program designed to improve access to Career Development programs, increase School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs), and help students and young people explore Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.

As a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer (SBAT EO), you are a conduit between schools, students, parents, Registered Training Organisations and employers. Your role is to support the student SBAT journey, leading to completion of the HSC and an industry-recognised VET qualification.

A good knowledge of the Far South Region of NSW and its unique environmental and business complexities is paramount, as this role works collaboratively across a range of local services to foster and develop new opportunities across the region.

As the role involves travel between a group of schools and within the local community, a current driver’s licence and use of your own vehicle is required (with work-related kilometres reimbursed in line with Departmental travel guidelines and policy) is required. This position will be working collaboratively across the following schools - Braidwood Central School, Bungendore High School, Jerrabomberra High School, Karabar High School, Queanbeyan High School, Jindabyne High School, and Monaro High School to enhance the engagement of SBATs. The base school is still to be determined.

Come and join a highly passionate team of people inspiring the next generation of apprentices and trainees who contribute to a growing economy and society.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Would you like to apply your expertise and understanding of apprenticeship and traineeships in a dynamic role that requires stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and strong business insight?
• Would you enjoy working in a collegial environment that actively encourages proactivity, creative thinking, values learning, and supports staff in achieving their goals?
• You will be collaborative, solution-focused, and passionate about supporting young people to reach their career and vocational goals, introducing them to a variety of post-school study and employment options. Your dedication to empowering youth and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders will be key to your success in this role.

In addition to the above and to be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

• Demonstrated experience in Vocational Education and Training, Apprenticeships and Traineeships and/or work-based youth programs.
• Capability to work with industry to source employment opportunities.
• Well-developed communication, engagement, negotiation and planning skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent workplace experience.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

You must also provide a response to the pre-screening questions below:

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Please demonstrate your knowledge and experience of Apprenticeships, Traineeships, and/or School-Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (300 words max)

1. Describe how you have supported young people in progressing their Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways. (300 words max)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date 25 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rhonda Anderson at Rhonda.anderson1@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Fadi Sami at fadi.sami1@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.