School to Work Coordinator

About the role

The School to Work Coordinator delivers the Victorian Government's School to Work program within an allocated region, reporting to the Team Leader. The role builds partnerships with schools, employers and community stakeholders to create work-based learning opportunities for secondary school students, including work experience, structured workplace learning, industry exposure and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs). The position is based in Thornbury and is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, schools and community stakeholders
• Source, coordinate and promote work experience, structured workplace learning, industry exposure and SBAT opportunities
• Provide tailored work experience for students' strengths and barriers, and match students to placements where required
• Advise schools and employers on work-based learning pathways and employer engagement
• Identify regional workforce trends and conduct employer outreach, including meetings, presentations and site visits
• Screen and vet employers, support employer onboarding and help employers deliver safe, inclusive placements
• Maintain accurate records, monitor performance targets and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Experience in employment services, education, youth services, community services, workforce development or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Current Victorian driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the region
• National police check, Working with Children check, right to work in Australia and identity proof
• Desirable: knowledge of Victorian secondary education pathways and local labour market trends

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation and networking skills
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative team
• Ability to manage competing priorities and use data to inform decisions

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development

Applications close on 22 November 2026; applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the online application.