The North Coast Regional office of the Department of Trade, Employment and Training comprises 38 staff members who strive to increase a skilled workforce for the North Coast region through collaborative working relationships with industry, employers, registered training organisations, community organisations and other key stakeholders.

Specifically the regional office administers the Further Education and Training Act 2014, monitors apprentices and trainees through to successful completion, undertakes monitoring and performance activities for Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects. Engaging with industry and employers to identify opportunities to improve their employment and/or training outcomes and delivers a range of stakeholder engagement activities including an annual regional Queensland Training Awards event to celebrate the achievements of vocational education and training stakeholders.

About the role
We're looking for a results-driven individual who is passionate, positive and dedicated with extensive management expertise. The Manager is a key member of the regional leadership team, supporting the Regional Director to achieve efficient and effective service delivery by driving accountability and performance across the region, with a collaboration and growth mindset. By fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, translating policy direction into operational activities and supporting your team's growth and development, you will ensure the successful delivery of the Regional Programs.

This role may be based from any DTET North Coast regional office location, including Maroochydore, Maryborough or North Lakes. Regular travel across the North Coast Region is required.

What we are looking for
The position requires an applicant who can:
- Build relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, including industry, employers, training providers, and community organisations to identify emerging trends within industry sectors and the VET system.
- Facilitate solutions to support the workforce needs of industry groups, employers and disadvantaged jobseekers.
- Ensure the objectives and key performance indicators of regional programs and initiatives are achieved including preparing and presenting comprehensive performance reports that support the region's operational plan and performance delivery targets.
- Develop and maintain administrative processes and systems to ensure the provision of accurate, reliable and appropriate data that meets the reporting requirements across a wide range of regional programs and services.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How to apply
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
- Your current resume
- Provide a covering letter (of up to one page) addressing the 'What we are looking for' statements in the Role Description.

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.
We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

This position is available in North Coast Region (Maroochydore, Maryborough or North Lakes), please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.

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