Manager, Regional School Industry Partnership Program - Metropolitan North Region

Description:

Are you an experienced and relational leader with a passion for connecting education, industry, and opportunity?

As the Manager, Regional School Industry Partnership (RSIP) for the Metropolitan North Region, you will lead a high-impact regional initiative that strengthens collaboration between schools, training providers, employers, and community partners to support every student's transition from school into further education, training, or employment.

You will drive the implementation of the Department's Ready for the Future strategy through authentic partnerships that address local skills needs, expand student exposure to career pathways, and build Queensland's future workforce.

This temporary position is available from 20 April 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About The Department Of Education

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About The Role

• Lead a regional, coordinated approach to building and sustaining school-industry partnerships aligned to local skills shortage areas and emerging workforce priorities.
• Collaborate with DTET, TAFE Queensland, Chambers of Commerce, industry associations, local universities and employers to strengthen local pipelines for employment and training.
• Facilitate a Regional Industry Liaison Officer network and a Regional Trades Training Centre network to share best practice, align strategic planning, and promote regional consistency across initiatives.
• Partner with regional teams, school leaders and Senior Schooling teams to build capability, share data insights, and align pathways strategies with student needs.
• Contribute to the statewide RSIP network by sharing innovation, supporting system development, and expanding opportunities for Queensland students.
  
  
  

Are you the right person for the job?

• You are a collaborative and strategic leader who excels at relationship management, communication, and system thinking. You will bring:
• Proven experience in education, training, or workforce development settings.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-value partnerships across schools, government, and industry.
• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to deliver regional initiatives aligned with state priorities.
• The capacity to communicate with influence and lead change across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A commitment to improving student outcomes through innovative, evidence-based strategies that connect learning to the world of work.
  
  
  

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration drives meaningful outcomes for young people, this is your opportunity to make a lasting regional impact.

Interested? To Apply:

• 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
  
  
  

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.

Occupational group Education & Training