<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> World Square, CBD and WFH&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 20 March 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary (2 years)<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> Reporting to the Manager: VET and RTO, we are seeking an Education Officer: Vocational Education and Training who will drive student pathway development and strengthen capability across our education community.&nbsp;<br><br> Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>collaborating with schools and industry partners to design and deliver integrated vocational learning pathways that respond to skills shortages and support students' successful transition from school to employment</li> <li>contributing to the development, review and continuous improvement of training and assessment strategies and resources, ensuring schools can deliver high-quality, compliant VET programs aligned with the VET Quality Framework and regulatory standards</li> <li>building and maintaining strong partnerships with industry and VET providers to ensure up-to-date knowledge of Training Package requirements and emerging workforce needs</li> <li>planning, initiating and overseeing the delivery of training and assessment from endorsed Training Packages within the Scope of Registration, ensuring full compliance with NVR Standards and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)</li> <li>providing expert advice on safe equipment use and safe work practices across training and workplace settings</li> <li>engaging with schools, VET institutions, industry stakeholders and the broader community to promote student pathways, employment opportunities, apprenticeships and traineeships</li> <li>maintaining accurate VET documentation and records in line with regulatory, audit and reporting requirements</li> <li>supporting schools in implementing school-based apprenticeships and traineeships</li> <li>monitoring and ensuring compliance with all relevant apprenticeship and traineeship legislation and regulations</li> <li>undertaking additional duties as required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> Our ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in a similar position and possesses the following skills, qualifications and experience:</p> <ul> <li>a NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teaching</li> <li>professional practice at a level equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead under the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>a minimum five years teaching experience in a school setting</li> <li>proven experience as a VET Teacher or VET Coordinator in a secondary school</li> <li>demonstrated capability in leading staff through effective professional learning</li> <li>a strong track record of improving student outcomes and driving successful whole-school initiatives</li> <li>proficiency in analysing data to inform educational planning and decision-making</li> <li>the ability to clearly articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts</li> <li>proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite</li> <li>eligibility under ASQA's Fit and Proper Person requirements</li> <li>a current driver's licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>a willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline</li> <li>5 years of middle leadership experience in a school</li> <li>knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems</li> <li>a practising Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of their relationship with Jesus Christ.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary of $170,118 per annum plus superannuation</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter highlighting the criteria above.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=drive_link&amp;data=05|02|<a href='mailto:eloise.altavilla@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Education%20Officer%3A%20Vocational%20Education%20and%20Training%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>eloise.altavilla@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>|9c56c3afc3ef4c91504308de7d60060a|6a404a8d52a14c839a6b7594d8bb2fbe|0|0|639086048784021834|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=ysuUDZiSGPWADQNfS44CcOqoUXlCro1N6clRj4TDTuo=&amp;reserved=0">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>