Mackay Engineering College is seeking an experienced and motivated Industry Liaison Officer to join our administration team and play a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing success and growth of our College.

We offer a supportive and professional workplace where teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement are embedded in daily practice. Mackay Engineering College is committed to building leadership capability and providing opportunities for professional growth, innovation and shared decision-making.

If you are a strategic and collaborative Officer with strong communication and operational expertise, who values relationships and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact within a thriving school community.

Who We Are:

Mackay Engineering College is a specialist trade training centre in Mackay that provides vocational education for students in Years 10-12, focusing on pathways into the engineering, manufacturing, automotive and electrical industries.

The college works closely with local schools, industry partners and training providers to deliver hands-on training in industry-standard facilities, helping students develop practical skills and transition from school into further training, apprenticeships or employment.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and values-driven environment where strong systems, clear processes and purposeful management are highly valued. As a key member of the school's administration team, you will work closely with the Head of College to ensure effective communication with industry, operational administration of student work experience and a range of programs that support student outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Student enrolment and record keeping
• Organising all work experience for our 220 students.
• Communication with our six state high schools.
• Communicating with college trainers.
• Effective communication with businesses, parents & students.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.