Senior School Officer (Industry Liaison and Pathways) - St Eugene College, BURPENGARY
St Eugene College (Burpengary) · BURPENGARY, 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 Eugene College is a Catholic co-educational Prep-12 school located in Burpengary, with an enrolment of over 1500 students and a staff of approximately 150. We are a dynamic learning community for both our staff and students Our de Mazenod Charism and belief in the dignity of each person, along with our philosophy of transforming learning makes our College a place where all people feel they belong, can grow professionally and personally to embrace the JOY of working with young people.
Inspired by the practical example of Eugene de Mazenod, our lives are centred in God. We strive to be living proof of social consciousness. We are altruistic, focused on recognising the needs of others and our world and using the capabilities and dispositions to address them. We challenge our students to walk in the footsteps of Jesus by giving back to the community and transform our world by continuing to live de Mazenod (Oblate) values all their lives Our moral imperative is to provide authentic, engaging learning experiences to create future focussed learners who can both contribute to and lead in an everchanging world/society. 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 Eugene College - Burpengary (S)
- Contract date: 30/04/2026 - End of 2026 School Year
- Work hours: 22.8 hours per week | 3 days a week, Mon, Wed, Fri
- Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98/ hr + super
- Status: Term Time Fixed Term | School holidays are unpaid
- Ad close date: 10 May 2026
- Contact: (07) 3491 4600 | pburpengary@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 th