Apprentice Commencement

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time / From 2025-01-28T00:00:00 - 2025-02-25T00:00:00

Organisation: Holmesglen TAFE

**Salary**: $92,375 - $101,744

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: AN000159

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

**Salary**: $92,375 to $101,744 p.a. pro rata (range dependent upon qualifications and experience) + 11.5% superannuation and annual leave loading.
**Time Fraction**:Full time 1.0 EFT.
**Location**:Drummond Street campus, onsite parking.
**WWCC**: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
**Police Check**:Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.
**Position Status**:Ongoing contract of employment, with a 6 month qualifying period.

Are you passionate about supporting apprentices and trainees on their journey to success? Join our team at Holmesglen Institute as an Apprentice Commencement and Support Officer. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by facilitating apprentices transition, fostering positive learning experiences, and strengthening employer relationships.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Serve as the first point of contact for apprentices, trainees, and employers to ensure a smooth transition into the adult education learning environment.
- Responsible for the onboarding process and delivery of induction programs including site visits with apprentices and employers.
- Adherence to compliance requirements associated with apprenticeships and traineeships.
- Act as a conduit to connect apprentices and trainees with relevant support services including learning support, counselling, employment and personal challenges.
- Support apprentices and trainees through their educational journey, fostering retention and career outcomes.
- Establish professional networks with employers, community organisations, and apprenticeship support networks to enhance the student experience.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Practical experience in engaging and supporting apprentices and trainees, particularly in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to handle competing priorities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of apprenticeship compliance requirements, training packages, and mentoring strategies for young students.
- A degree in careers advice, job placement, employment services, or a related field (or relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications).
- A current valid driver’s license is essential.

**ABOUT US**

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.

**OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU**

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

We provide our staff with:

- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
- Opportunities for all

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

**TO APPLY**

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

**Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 4**th** February 2025.