Job Description

About the Role

As the Industry Engagement Adviser – Automotive, you'll play
a key role in connecting industry, government, training providers, and other
stakeholders to ensure Australia's automotive workforce has the skills and
capability needed for the future.

Working within AUSMASA's Industry Partnerships &
Stewardship team, you'll build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships,
facilitate industry consultation activities, and contribute valuable industry
intelligence that informs workforce planning, training package development, and
skills priorities.

You'll work across a broad range of initiatives, supporting
advisory groups, consultation activities, workforce planning projects, and
stakeholder engagement programs that influence national skills outcomes within
the automotive sector.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys stakeholder
engagement, relationship management, workforce development, and working across
diverse industry groups to drive meaningful outcomes.

This is a fixed-term opportunity through to June 2028.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build
  and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry associations,
  unions, training providers, and other key automotive stakeholders.
• Support
  industry consultation and validation activities relating to training
  package development, qualifications, and skill sets.
• Facilitate
  stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, meetings, advisory groups,
  and consultation forums.
• Provide
  secretariat and coordination support to Strategic Workforce Advisory
  Panels (SWAPs), Industry Working Groups, and other stakeholder forums.
• Gather,
  analyse, and communicate industry intelligence, workforce trends, and
  stakeholder insights to inform organisational priorities and workforce
  planning activities.
• Contribute
  to the development of AUSMASA's annual Workforce Plan and associated
  skills priorities.
• Promote
  VET pathways, apprenticeships, and careers within the automotive sector.
• Support
  membership growth and stakeholder engagement initiatives in partnership
  with internal teams.
• Maintain
  stakeholder records and engagement data within Borealis and other
  organisational systems.
• Prepare
  reports, briefings, consultation outcomes, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate
  stakeholder engagement events, forums, workshops, and industry activities.

Interstate travel is required.

Who You Are

You're a relationship-focused professional who enjoys
engaging with people, building partnerships, and bringing stakeholders together
to achieve common goals.

You have a strong understanding of industry and workforce
challenges and enjoy translating stakeholder feedback into practical insights
and meaningful outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Experience
  in stakeholder engagement, industry liaison, workforce development,
  business development, or a related field.
• Strong
  relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge
  of Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.
• Experience
  facilitating meetings, workshops, consultations, or stakeholder forums.
• Strong
  written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and
  stakeholder communications.
• Ability
  to analyse information and identify emerging industry trends,
  opportunities, and workforce challenges.
• Strong
  organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and
  competing deadlines.
• Experience
  using CRM or stakeholder management systems.

Even Better If You Also Have

• Experience
  working within the automotive industry.
• An
  automotive trade qualification or industry background.
• Experience
  contributing to workforce planning, training package development, or
  qualification reviews.
• Understanding
  of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
• Existing
  networks across automotive employers, industry associations, unions,
  training providers, or government stakeholders.
• Experience
  using Borealis or similar stakeholder management platforms.

Why Join AUSMASA?

At AUSMASA, you'll be part of a team committed to shaping
the future workforce of Australia's mining and automotive sectors. We're
collaborative, inclusive, and purpose driven. You'll enjoy:

• A
  supportive and flexible hybrid work environment
• Professional
  development opportunities and career growth
• Meaningful
  collaboration with industry and government stakeholders
• A
  commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A
  central CBD office with excellent facilities
• The
  opportunity to contribute to national workforce and skills initiatives
  with real industry impact

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome
applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to reach out if you require
adjustments or additional support throughout the recruitment process.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now with your resume and cover letter and join AUSMASA
in helping shape workforce capability and skills outcomes across Australia's
automotive sector.

Applications Close

Applications close on Friday 3 July 2026.

We encourage applications as they are received and reserve
the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be
identified.