About us The Industry School, formerly the AITC, is unlike any other senior school. We’re for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces, and on the job. We’re for those young people who seek to start building real-world strengths and skills now, not only in the future. We provide a unique two-to-three-year program for young people in Years 10 to 12 designed to progressively develop employability skills and achieve individualized learning goals while meeting the requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Our aim is to seamlessly blend senior education and vocational training to engage young people in purposeful learning experiences that are relevant to the real world of industry. About the Role We are seeking a School Application and Data Manager to join our team in a full-time, permanent capacity, with the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements. This role is suited to an individual with a good understanding of education who is passionate about improving how schools operate through better use of applications and data. You will take ownership of how our school-based applications and data systems support teaching, learning, and school operations - ensuring they are practical, intuitive, and aligned with the real needs of teachers, administrators, and school leaders. Working in close partnership with schools, you will develop a deep understanding of how systems are used in day-to-day practice. You’ll identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen the quality and use of data to support better decisions and outcomes for students. You will lead the ongoing success of our applications and data environment, translating school and organisational priorities into a clear, achievable roadmap of improvements. This includes balancing compliance and reliability with usability, engagement, and impact. Drawing on both your educational insight and technical experience, you will guide decision-making, prioritise enhancements, and build confidence across the organisation - empowering school staff to use systems and data effectively and meaningfully. This is an opportunity to lead a critical portfolio at the intersection of education, data, and user experience - helping shape how our schools work and how students are supported to succeed. Key Responsibilities include: Partner with business and school leaders, teachers, and administrators to understand how systems support teaching, learning, and operations in practice Translate school and organisational priorities into a clear roadmap of system and data improvements Lead the coordination and delivery of enhancements across applications, data, and reporting with a strong focus on usability and impact Strengthen data quality and promote effective use of data to inform school and organisational decision-making Oversee reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of both internal insights and external regulatory requirements Support the successful use of a range of applications and processes through practical guidance and communication Build capability across the organisation, supporting staff to confidently engage with systems and use data meaningfully Values and Benefits Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are: Demonstrate genuine care Think progressively Take courageous action Achieve inspiring outcomes Contribute authentically Succeed collectively We value and recognise our people through a range of benefits including superannuation matching after a qualifying period, access to corporate rate health insurance, salary packaging, staff discounts, Employee Assistance Programs, Professional Development, and the opportunity to participate in community-based activities in Australia and Cambodia to name a few. About You To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following essential and desirable knowledge and skills. Essential Strong experience with school-based education applications and data environments. Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into clear operational plans. Proven capability in managing multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong professional judgement and decision‑making skills. Ability to establish credibility, lead through influence, and build collaborative relationships. Alignment with organisational values and commitment to quality and service. Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check). Valid driver licence. Right to work in Australia. Demonstrated commitment to The Industry School values Desirable Tertiary qualification in Information Management, Education, or a related field. Experience in senior secondary education environments and/or RTOs. Experience working within regulatory and compliance frameworks. To Apply Applications close 1st July at 12pm Please note: Interviewing may commence prior to the closing date on receipt of application. If this opportunity has sparked your interest, please apply as soon as practicable. For a copy of the Position Description or to find out more, please contact All young people who come to The Industry School have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm. All teaching candidates must be QCT registered. All other candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia and a current working with children check. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant background checks, including a police check, to determine suitability and ensure compliance to working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.to working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children .
