Department for Education
Job reference: 842184
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Shape Futures. Build Community. Explore Opportunities.

At Port Augusta Technical College, you’ll find purpose and a lifestyle that works for you. We are searching for an Industry Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic team and make a positive impact on our students. The incumbent will work under limited direction to support students to access industry experiences and pathway opportunities offered by the Port Augusta Technical College in the steam of Civil Resources and Infrastructure. You will coordinate and run industry immersion programs, work experience placements and the Employability Skills Program.

Port Augusta Technical College, co-located with Port Augusta Secondary School, offers a part-time technical education model for secondary students across the region. The college sets new standards in skills-based training and learning environments. It features on-site accommodation and delivers four key industry programs in civil, resources and infrastructure; health and social support; hospitality and tourism; and multi-trades, supporting career pathways in areas like plumbing, building, electrical, and boilermaking.

Why Choose Port Augusta Technical College?

🌟 Make a difference: Your skills and ideas will directly impact students’ lives and career trajectories.

🏠 Enjoy more lifestyle for less: Affordable living, short commutes, and space to breathe.

👥 Work with purpose-driven professionals: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and community.

🌄 Live close to adventure: Explore rugged landscapes, coastal escapes, and vibrant outback culture—all on your doorstep.

What you will do:

• Support students to access industry experiences and pathway opportunities offered by the Port Augusta Technical College.

• Manage the scheduling, logistics, administration, and compliance for industry immersion programs, work experience placements, and student program entries, ensuring smooth operations and timely reporting.

• Deliver and support the Employability Skills Program, coach students on workplace behaviours, employability skills, and pathway readiness, and address barriers in collaboration with wellbeing staff.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, and training providers.

• Oversee student placement processes, from assessing suitability and readiness to matching students with employers, resolving any issues, and ensuring safe and compliant workplace experiences.

What you will need:

• Demonstrated high level communication and strong relationship-building skills with students, families, employers, and partners with the demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with local and regional employers.

• Demonstrated high-level skills in organisation, administration, and scheduling, with the ability to exercise initiative, resolve problems, and make independent decisions to effectively support routines and expectations within a large and complex organisation.

• Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring students.

• Desired industry experience in either of the following industries: civil resources and infrastructure (preferred), cookery and tourism, health and social support, multi-trades.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of local and regional industries, and pathways into VET, apprenticeships, traineeships and university.

• The successful incumbent will be employed as School Services Officer Level 5. To work in an ancillary or support role you must meet the minimum requirements for employment outlined here Ancillary or support staff employment requirements and registration.

What to Do Now: 

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and shape the future of technical education, we want to hear from you! Click on the following link to apply: View Advert.

Together, let's redefine excellence in education and transform the future of South Australia. 

Applications close: 03/05/2026 11:30 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.