Beacon Foundation

05/06/2026

Youth Program Coordinator & Facilitator (South Tasmania)

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and adaptive individual to join our team as the Youth Program Coordinator & Facilitator (South Tasmania).

Join Beacon Foundation and play a key role in delivering career readiness and work exposure programs that connect young people to real-world opportunities across diverse industries. If you're passionate about youth engagement, skilled in coordination, and ready to make a meaningful impact in South Tasmania, we’d love to hear from you.

See the job opportunity on Seek: https://au.seek.com/job/92540359?ref=hirer-jobs-list

Learn more about Beacon Foundation:
http://www.beaconfoundation.org.au

04/06/2026

It was wonderful to see Queechy High School Grade 8 students take part in the Beacon Prepare Program, building confidence, exploring future pathways and learning more about the skills and mindset that support young people as they begin thinking about the world of work.

A big thank you to our educators and volunteers who generously shared their time, experiences and career journeys with students, and to their businesses, City of Launceston Official and Jackson Motor Company (JMC), for supporting the program.

Learn more about Beacon's Prepare Program: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/beacon-short-courses/

03/06/2026

Thank you to the City of Clarence for welcoming students from Rose Bay High School today as part of the Local Futures Project in Clarence.

This site tour gave students the opportunity to visit Council Chambers, learn more about the role of local government, and explore the diverse jobs and career pathways that exist within their own community.

The Local Futures Project is proudly supported by Beacon Foundation, City of Clarence, Hobart Airport and Hutchinson Builders, helping young people connect with local industries, workplaces and future opportunities.

A big thank you to Brendan Blomeley, Mayor of the City of Clarence. and everyone involved for sharing your time, knowledge and insights with students today.

The City of Clarence has proudly partnered with Hobart Airport and Hutchinson Builders to sponsor the Beacon Foundation's High Impact Program ‘Local Futures Project in Clarence’.

This program involves students from Rose Bay High School, Bayview Secondary College, and Rosny College and, as part of the program, students visit City of Clarence’s Youth Centre and Council Chambers to learn about the diverse jobs and career opportunities available in local government.

Earlier today, it was my pleasure to welcome the impressive cohort from Rose Bay High School to Council Chambers for an interactive question and answer session and tour of the Council Chambers.

01/06/2026

Students from Rosny College and Rose Bay High School recently took part in a Local Futures Project funded Growth Industry Preparation Program, hosted by Hobart Airport.

The program gave students a behind the scenes look at airport operations, including security and baggage screening, career pathway conversations with Hobart Airport staff, and an interactive aircraft marshalling hand signals demonstration, where they learned how aircraft are directed safely on the runway.

Students also explored how to read and understand a job ad, helping them build practical skills for future employment opportunities and a stronger understanding of the types of roles available across the industry.

As part of the program, students also visited the Hobart Airport site with Warren Banks from Hutchinson Builders, who showed them the new development underway and shared his own career story and industry insights.

Through experiences like this, students build , confidence and real world understanding by connecting directly with industry and the people working in growth sectors.

This program was delivered through the Local Futures Project, co-funded by Beacon Foundation, Hobart Airport, Hutchinson Builders and the City of Clarence.

Thank you to Hobart Airport and volunteers Erin Catchpole, Gail Wilson, Jimmy Dennette, Tom Kelleher and Wade Irvine for sharing their time, insights and career journeys with students.

We also thank Warren Banks from Hutchinson Builders for giving students a look at the airport construction site and sharing his career journey.

Thank you to educators Belinda Vallerine, James Evans, Nina Parker and Stuart Hadrill for supporting student participation.

Learn more about Beacon's GrIPPs here: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/beacon-short-courses

29/05/2026

Students recently took part in Beacon Foundation’s Emergency Services Collaboration Program at the Sorell Emergency Services Hub, gaining valuable insight into the many career pathways across Tasmania’s sector.

Bringing together students from Rose Bay High School, Rosny College and Kingston High School Tasmania, the program provided a behind the scenes look at how emergency services operate, respond and work together to support the community.

Throughout the day, students heard directly from industry professionals, explored response environments and learned more about roles across , services, and emergency response coordination.

Programs like this help young people build career awareness, confidence and real world understanding by connecting classroom learning with industry experience and direct access to professionals working in the field.

A huge thank you to our volunteers and industry representatives for generously sharing their time, experiences and knowledge with students, including Madeline Watson, Emma McGrath and Alex Godman from the Tasmania Fire Service, Nigel Reid, Sebastian Jeanneret, Ebony White and Kristy Fletcher Jones from Tasmania SES, Taylee Carr, Brett Bowering and Cassandra Lowe from Tasmania Police, and Garry White from Ambulance Tasmania.

We also thank educators Nikki Morphett, James Evans and Nelle Murray for supporting students throughout the program.

Learn more about Beacon’s Co-labs here: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/beacon-co-labs

28/05/2026

Youth Program Coordinator & Facilitator (North West Tasmania)

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and adaptive individual to join our team as the Youth Program Coordinator & Facilitator (North West Tasmania).

Join Beacon Foundation and play a key role in delivering career readiness and work exposure programs that connect young people to real-world opportunities across diverse industries. If you're passionate about youth engagement, skilled in coordination, and ready to make a meaningful impact in North West Tasmania, we’d love to hear from you.

See the job opportunity on Seek:
https://au.seek.com/job/92379936

Learn more about Beacon Foundation:
http://www.beaconfoundation.org.au

27/05/2026

Students from Hobart College and Sorell School recently took part in a hospitality Work-Based Learning experience at Wrest Point Hobart, delivered in partnership with Federal Group and Federal Hospitality through Beacon Foundation’s Work-Based Learning Services (WBLS) program.

The site tour gave students a behind the scenes look at the fast paced world of hospitality, exploring the many career pathways that exist across restaurants, kitchens, accommodation, customer service and hotel operations.

Through guided tours and conversations with industry professionals, students gained insight into what it takes to deliver high quality guest experiences, while building a stronger understanding of workplace expectations, transferable skills and future employment opportunities within the hospitality industry.

Programs like these help young people connect classroom learning with real world career pathways, while building confidence, exposure and career awareness through direct industry engagement.

A huge thank you to our host venue Wrest Point and the Federal Group and Federal Hospitality volunteers who generously shared their time and experiences with students: Ben Gibbons, Cheng Wong, Layla Nichols, Linda Collis, Luciano Pasa, McKeag Jensen, Michelle Harper, Sarah Davey and Tim Clark.

We also thank our educators, Franci Gunn and Mel Symmons, for supporting the program.

Learn more about WBLS: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/beacon-co-labs

26/05/2026

Beacon Foundation is proud to be part of the Australian Government's Local Jobs, Local People Grants initiative, supporting young people to build confidence, skills and connections to future employment opportunities in their local communities.

Working in partnership with Hobart PCYC (PCYC) and Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), the initiative will support a group of young people (Hobart and Launceston) to build resilience and sense of belonging, career confidence and connections to employment through industry engagement, career development experiences and pathways.

This collaborative approach brings together schools, employers and community organisations to help young people better understand local opportunities and build the skills and confidence needed for the future world of work.

Beacon Foundation CEO Scott Harris said the initiative highlights the importance of community-led solutions that respond to local workforce needs.

“When organisations come together with a shared purpose, real impact happens. Reset to Ready provides holistic support for targeted young people who need it most, with PCYC building trusted connections and guidance, Beacon strengthening employability skills and confidence, and TCCI partnering with employers to create meaningful pathways into work.”

Learn more: https://www.dewr.gov.au/local-jobs/local-jobs-local-people-grants

Workforce Australia Local Jobs is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

25/05/2026

Students from Reece High School recently celebrated the completion of Beacon’s Immersive Program, recognising the commitment, growth and confidence developed throughout the 10 session journey.

Across the program, students took part in a range of career development activities designed to build practical employability skills, strengthen self advocacy and increase confidence about future pathways.

The program included aptitude activities, career exploration, resume and interview workshops, industry engagement, a workplace site tour, and collaborative sessions focused on communication, teamwork and preparing for the world of work.

A highlight of the program was the opportunity for students to take part in industry site tours at The Cove Tasmania and Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre, giving students valuable insight into different workplaces, career pathways and day to day operations across hospitality, tourism, recreation and customer service industries.

We extend our thanks to The Cove Tasmania, Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre, and all industry volunteers who generously shared their time, experiences and advice throughout the program.

Congratulations to all students on completing the program and receiving their certificates of completion. We look forward to seeing where their future pathways take them next.

Find out more about Beacon Short Courses, Programs, Co-lab and Advocacy: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/what-we-do