Training Advisor
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Ongoing x 1 role
- Location: Lismore
- Salary ranges from $97,027 to $107,059 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
The Training Advisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of vocational education and training (VET) programs and services to apprentices, trainees, employers, and the broader community
In this role you will
- Conduct regular field visits to meet with apprentices, trainees, and employers
- Facilitate courageous conversations and influence positive outcomes
- Bridge gaps between services, stakeholders, and learners
- Monitor and assess compliance with training contract requirements
- Manage regional stakeholder relationships effectively
- Resolve issues proactively with a problem-solving mindset
- Deliver and promote relevant programs and services and maintain accurate administrative records and reporting
- Meet KPIs and prioritise workload in a dynamic environment
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you:
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to have courageous and constructive conversations
- Resilient, self-directed, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage diverse tasks
- A high level of professionalism and the ability to influence positive behaviour and practices
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Knowledge of the apprenticeship and VET system is advantageous but not essential
- Committed to delivering high-quality support services and achieving positive outcomes
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- A Working with Children Check
- Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and two targeted questions
- How do you ensure you are meeting your performance expectations?
- Provide an example of when you received constructive feedback about your performance at work. How did you react? What did you do and what was the outcome?
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Jackie Martinson at [email protected] or Gerard Geerlings at [email protected]
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
