Mentor Support Officer

About the Role Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) is seeking two experienced mentors to join the team as Mentor Support Officers.
One role will focus on supporting women in trade apprentices, and the other on FIFO-based apprentices and trainees across Western Australia.
In these roles, you will provide vital mentoring and support services to ASA clients.
Your primary objective will be to increase apprenticeship completions by identifying and addressing industry, workplace, and personal issues early, and by helping to mitigate challenges that may arise during the training process.
This position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis located in Osborne Park.
Key Responsibilities The role will include a range of day-to-day tasks including: Conducting risk assessments with clients to identify any potential barriers to completion.
Deliver in-person, phone and online mentoring support to clients, offering ongoing support and assistance throughout their training contract.
Develop and maintain Tailored Support Plans (TSP's).
Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of databases and TSP's, adhering to compliance requirements.
Deliver information sessions at school and community events to support and promote the value of apprenticeships, traineeships and the benefits of mentoring support.
Host networking events to create engagement for apprentices.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in job search and employment services for job seekers.
About You To be a successful mentor you will have the following skills and experience: Knowledge and awareness of issues and potential barriers to completion of Apprenticeships.
A minimum of 12 months relevant experience working with young people or proven relevant experience.
Must be able to provide Apprentices with sound guidance in drawing from life experience, workplace knowledge, values and academic achievement.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
Ability to promote Australian Apprenticeships to prospective clients and represent ASA at events.
Understanding/knowledge of apprenticeships and traineeships.
Ability to work to and deliver on KPIs.
National Police Clearance & Working with Children Check (essential) About CCIWA CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years.
Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business.
To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders — businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.
About ASA Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) is a business unit of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) and was formed in 1998 to deliver the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network services under a contract from the Commonwealth Government.
ASA's services are focused on lifting apprenticeship commencement and completion rates through the provision of support at every stage of the training cycle.
More information about ASA can be found here https://asa.cciwa.com/ CCIWA Culture and Benefits At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive.
We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.
We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful.
Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role.
We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.
We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:
A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year Excellent building facilities Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer Active Social Club and Charity Initiative Find out more about our fantastic culture here https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/ Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2024-25 with Diversity Council Australia.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to apply For your application to be considered, you should include:
A cover letter Current CV Applications close COB Friday, 3 October 2025 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately.
If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at ******@cciwa.com
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community.
We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past and present.
Please note this is an onsite position.

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