Field Mentor

We are seeking a passionate and community minded Indigenous Field Mentor to join the APM Employment Services team, within our Australian Apprenticeship Support Service.

This identified role is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, as part of our commitment to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

As a Field Mentor you will work closely with participants, helping to build confidence, cultural identity and connections to Country. Your lived experience, cultural knowledge and ability to build strong relationships will be central to supporting the program's success.

Location: The role can be based at any APM office in Victoria

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide regular and ongoing mentorship to apprentices and employers, offering insights, advice, support, and practical and relevant information as required to ensure successful completion and participation of the apprentice.
• Foster positive and collaborative learning environment for both employer and apprentice by establishing open lines of communication.
• Demonstrate a culture of performance, integrity, customer service and compliance.
• Collaborate with apprentices to set and refine professional development goals within their apprenticeship.
• Create strategies for apprentices to maintain motivation, focus and commitment to goals and completion of the apprenticeship.
• Share insights on industry trends to employer and apprentice.
• Address obstacles faced by apprentices and employers, offering guidance on potential solutions and strategies for overcoming difficulties.
• Act as a resource for conflict resolution and provide support during challenging periods.
• Conduct regular check ins and progress contacts of apprentices and employers to identify and concerns or risks.
• Work collaboratively with other stakeholders E.g. employers, educational institutions to ensure a holistic understanding of apprentice development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Understanding of apprenticeship programs and the learning needs of apprentices.
• Ability to adapt mentoring strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
• Patience and a genuine interest in the professional growth of others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible team player
• Previous experience in apprenticeship program management or related role
• Strong and demonstrated mentoring and coaching ability.

Benefits

As an APM employee, benefits include:

• Ability to purchase additional leave.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Service Recognition
• EAP and Employee Wellbeing program
• Salary Packaging
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Professional development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Travel and Retail discounts, and more

Due to the nature of our work, to apply you must:

• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Be willing to complete a Criminal History Check
• Be able to secure a Working with Children Safely Card
• Be able to travel nationally, based on business needs.

About APM Group

We're a diverse team of over 13,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose - to enable better lives.

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and are excited about the opportunity to drive the success of Australian Apprenticeship Support Services at APM, we encourage you to apply. Join us as we continue to enable better lives

APM is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQ+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.

If you would like to know more about these roles prior to applying, you can email Dee Tidy, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Lead at dee.tidy@apm.net.au.