Reconnect Officer

Full Time, Fixed Term (March 2027)

Salary: $71,100 - $77,199 Per Year Plus Super

Location: Wodonga

• Empower individuals to re-engage with learning and training.
• Identify and reduce participant barriers
• Build strong networks and referral pathways to support high-needs learners' success.
• Create pathways that lead to real job opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering individuals through education! As a Reconnect Officer, you’ll connect people to learning and training that transforms lives.

The Reconnect Officer plays a key role in identifying and engaging eligible individuals in the Reconnect Program. You’ll work closely with community organisations, training providers, and industry partners to build strong referral pathways, helping participants develop the resilience and skills needed for successful learning and career transitions.

If you’re passionate about education and community impact, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference!

Selected Duties

• Serve as the primary contact for service providers, linking high-need learners with local learning networks, community organisations, and Centrelink.
• Develop and lead outreach initiatives to engage eligible individuals and support their return to education through tailored learning opportunities.
• Provide support and guidance based on individual needs, referring participants to internal or external services for additional assistance.
• Maintain all participant database, case notes, prepare monthly reports, review Institute policy as required and contribute to the development of new policy and procedures where necessary.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with community agencies and education providers to enhance support for high-need learners.

ABOUT YOU

Skills & Experience

Your values align to ours - Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.

• Diploma in Community Service (or a related field) with relevant experience in working with people, or a suitable combination of lesser qualifications and significant relevant experience.
• Current Drivers licence.
• Desirable: An understanding of the Vocational Education and Training system and culture, as it relates to the position.

Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE) was established on 1 January 2026 following the amalgamation of GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE, bringing the two organisations together under a single, unified governance and operating framework.

NVITAFE strengthens vocational education across Northern Victoria by expanding course offerings, improving access and creating more choice for students and industry. While GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE continue to deliver training through their trusted local brands, NVITAFE provides the shared leadership, funding and strategic direction that enables alignment, capability uplift and long-term regional benefit.

With more than 1,100 employees and 14,800 students, NVITAFE plays a critical role in supporting learners, industry and communities across regional Victoria.

Strong governance underpins our ability to deliver high-quality vocational education and training for the communities we serve.

You can learn more about NVITAFE by visiting our website: www.nvitafe.edu.au

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, Wodonga TAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

• If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact Trina Judge, CIE Team Leader, for a confidential conversation at 02
• 954 or ***email_hidden***. For more information and to apply, visit the Careers page on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 14 June 2026 . Interviews will be conducted prior to application closing date and the position may be filled if a successful candidate is identified.

At Wodonga TAFE we are genuine about increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our staff, students, and the broader Wodonga TAFE community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.