• Assist young apprentices and trainees successfully complete their apprenticeship/traineeship.
• Help employers improve their apprentice and trainee participation and completion rates.
• Work from the Shepparton office, visiting apprentices in the field across the region.
About us
As part of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce of Industry (VCCI) network of brands, Apprenticeship Support Australia has been contracted by the Australian Government to deliver a suite of apprenticeship and traineeship services through the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) across Australia to employers and individuals from pre-commencements through to completion of an apprenticeship/traineeship.
About the role
The objective of the role is to identify whether the apprentice or trainee (or employer where applicable) has encountered any issues that may affect the progression of the apprenticeship or traineeship through the life of the apprenticeship or traineeship and to determine the need for any additional support through progress contacts. The Advisor will monitor the progress of apprentices and trainees and their relationship with their employer face-to-face in workplaces. The overall objective of this role is to improve apprenticeship and traineeship retention and completion rates.
About you
This position is well suited to a well organised individual who can work autonomously, thrives in a busy environment and has the ability to build rapport with various individuals such as apprentices, trainees and employers to assist with increasing apprenticeship/trainee completion rates. In addition to this, you will have:
- The ability to build meaningful in person contact with apprentices and trainees and their employer to improve retention and completion rates.
- The ability to detect basic and complex issues to be resolved.
- Understanding of the Australian Apprenticeship System preferred, not essential.
- Strong communication, liaison, and networking capabilities.
- Proficient skills in MS Office, and the ability to use external computer-based databases.
- The ability to interpret Government guidelines and other related legislation.
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory police check and a Working With Children Check as a pre-condition of employment.
A drivers license is required to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please click 'apply now' or apply online under the Careers section of our website, www.victorianchamber.com.au/careers . Applications, including a cover letter should address one question only which is “What can you bring to this role and our organization?".
Previous applicants need not apply.
The position description can be found under the Careers section of our website.