Pathways Lead (Senior) | Senior Ipswich Campus
Date: 30 Jul 2025
Location: Ipswich, AU
Company: YMCA Brisbane
Y Schools Queensland Senior Ipswich Campus are seeking a passionate Pathways Lead (Senior) on a Permanent, Full-Time basis based in Ipswich
About the role
The role of Pathways Lead is focused on providing job creation and job seeker abilities through the facilitation of vocational and education training to vulnerable young people. The position is critical to the streamlined delivery of Pathways to the campuses. This will be achieved by working with relevant employers, industry bodies, training and employment service providers and community networks to develop approaches and strategies that engage and meet the needs of our students
What will my time look like?
- Coordinate the development and implementation of training and employment pathways, designed to lead students into school-based traineeships/apprenticeships (SBATs) and employment
- Build external partnerships with prospective local employers as appropriate to support the VET in School (VETis) Programs, SBATs and part-time/casual employment
- Facilitate the retention of training and employment partnerships that benefit quality outcomes for students and program participants through the VETis Programs and SBATs as outlined in The Y VET Career Education Framework
- Assist in the delivery of wellbeing and enrichment programs
- Create, implement and evaluate a process to select students to participate in VETis and nationally accredited certificate programs as per The Y VET Career Education Framework
Am I a good match?
- Do you hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Career Development, or similar qualification; or significant demonstrated experience in Youth Work and VET and working towards the completion of the above certificate or similar
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain them
- Positive Notice Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one
- Significant demonstrated recent experience in working with at-risk young people in a VET environment
- Demonstrated ability in the creation of comprehensive industry-specific programs that provide participants with hands-on experiences and opportunities to link with genuine employment opportunities
- Up-to-date knowledge of the labour market, employability skills and job creation and acquisition strategies; the ability to impart this knowledge to students in engaging and creative ways
What’s in it for you?
As the Pathways Lead, you will work closely with the Pathways Coordinator to ensure the delivery of high-quality vocational education and training programs to our students. Your role will be pivotal in supporting our commitment to providing students with the best learning experience possible.
Here’s what on offer
- Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment
- Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
- Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
- Employee Benefits Program
- Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
- Discounted banking and loan rates
- Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
- Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
- Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
- Counselling Employee Assistance Program
We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources
Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.