Traineeship Support Officer (Fixed Term) (Tara)

About the Opportunity

Based in Tara, The Traineeship Support Officer is responsible for providing support and guidance to trainees employed by Western Downs Regional Council for a 6-month period under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program in the Maintenance, Hospitality, and Administration areas.

Trainees will be hosted externally and you are required to work with both internal and external stakeholders to support trainees in completing their traineeship and support trainees in finding employment opportunities in the Tara area upon completion of their traineeship.

The position is full time fixed term until 15 August 2025.

Reporting to the Economic Development Program Leader, you will be:

• Completing pre-training assessment and tailoring program appropriately to the trainees.
• Conducting one-on-one meetings and ensuring trainees are engaged and tracking the progress of the traineeship e.g., work and study component.
• Supporting trainees in workforce preparation activities.
• Introduce trainees to local networks and networking opportunities and support trainees in finding employment in local Tara Businesses upon completion of the traineeship.
• Attending local interagency meetings for the purposes of promoting the program throughout the local community.
• Managing the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program budget and submitting acquittal to the Queensland Government.

About yourself

The successful applicant will have:

• Strong consulting capabilities and the ability to establish credibility, relationship management, and influence with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program.
• Facilitating, evaluating, and monitoring learning programs and the ability to deliver effective training methods to suit participants with diverse across a range of audiences (e.g., low literacy/numeracy levels and work experience) within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong influencing skills, with proven ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering non-accredited vocational training to participants.

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

The benefits working for WDRC:

Work / life balance

Enjoy quality time working 4 days a week

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Take care of yourself and join a health plan to improve life.

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Change your lifestyle and live better with healthy ideas. Be your best possible self with provided support and information.

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Reach out to someone confidentially if you are experiencing any concerns or problems.

Salary Packaging Available

Restructure your salary to work for you to pay for everyday living expenses such as Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity.

Allowances Available (if applicable)

Allowances such as Locality Allowance may be applicable to your position.

Living & Working in the Western Downs:

Experience Western Downs

If you are looking to join an innovative and dynamic company, that provides staff with a work life balance and opportunities for growth with state of the art mentoring from professionals within its team, this may be the role for you. Be part of the community you serve. TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 5 December 2025.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include candidates undergoing a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

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