Enterprise Trainer

**Job no**: 495373
**Work type**: Maximum Term (Full-Time/Defined End Date), Permanent (Full-Time)
**Location**: Kingston
**Categories**: Trades & Enterprises

**yourtown** is one of the pioneers of work-based social enterprises in Australia, having provided over 3,000 young people with paid work experience and training over the last 20 years.

Our program allows experienced tradespeople to work alongside youth workers to provide supervision and mentoring support, to groups of young people designed to build entry level skills.

We have a 12 month fixed term contract for someone with strong experience in the construction sector, who takes pride in their work, and is passionate about passing on their skills and knowledge to young people.

**your opportunity**
- 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- attractive rates + salary packaging
- tools, uniform, phone, iPad and vehicle for work use and home garaging
- opportunity to gain training experience
- supportive and collaborative culture

Working across sites in the Logan & Brisbane metro region you will be undertaking general construction projects.

Your role will include:

- perform a wide range of construction projects
- manage, mentor and train a group of young trainees
- lead by example and foster a sense of independence and wellbeing
- ensure contract specifications and scheduling requirements are being met
- maintain tools and equipment
- promote a positive Workplace Health and Safety culture and ensure active compliance

**what we are looking for**

You will have the skills, experience and desire to be on the tools alongside our young people, delivering high quality projects for our customers and meeting contractual obligations. You will understand the skills and behaviours to instil in young people and will be extremely motivated and encouraging.

You will bring:

- passion, commitment and belief in young people
- recognised industry/trade qualification
- at least 5 years experience
- demonstrated knowledge of WHS requirements
- excellent communication skills to build relationships with our trainees and customers
- current white card and first aid certificate or ability to obtain

**your benefits**

When you join **yourtown** you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:

- free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
- a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
- yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
- access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
- access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
- an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

**how to apply**

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team **yourtown** and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

**"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"**

**Advertised**: 24 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time