New Vacancy

Apprenticeship Consultant - Riverina Region including Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Narrandera, Leeton areas

We have an exciting opportunity and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, positive and energetic person to join our team within the Riverina region in New South Wales.

The Apprenticeship Consultant role encompasses promoting Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships at the local level. The Apprenticeship Consultant will proactively support employers, apprentices and stakeholders with navigating the apprenticeship framework and potential incentives. It is essential that the Apprenticeship Consultant is personable and motivated to maintain positive client relationships with all parties.

Be part of Mas National's Success

Mas National, part of IntoWork Australia, is a not-for-profit business that supports employment and training opportunities for individuals, employers and communities across Australia.

Mas National are an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) and we are contracted by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) to deliver Australian Apprenticeship Support Services (AASS) services across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and TAS.

Our knowledgeable and passionate team support employers, stakeholders and individuals from pre-commencement through to completion of an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship.

About the role

Apprenticeship Consultants focus primarily on increasing sign-ups across a breadth of industries capitalising on growth opportunities within the local community. The Apprenticeship Consultants assist individuals in finding suitable VET/employment pathways into Apprenticeships by delivering excellent customer service and providing accurate and timely information to Employers, Australian Apprentices and Training providers.

This position also engages with schools to boost awareness and participation in Australian School Based Apprenticeships through targeted school visits (both in-person and virtual), career expos, and providing expert careers advice to potential school based apprentices and their parents.

Key responsibilities

• Be a passionate advocate for promotion of Australian Apprenticeships as a career pathway
• Complete sign-up inductions with Employers and Australian Apprentices
• Build relationships with key stakeholders within the region to encourage commencement, retention and completion of Australian Apprenticeships via attendance at networking events, career expos and industry events.
• Develop and maintain strong industry links and stakeholder engagement with employers, Registered Training Organisations, Schools and other stakeholders
• Promote business growth within Mas National and the IntoWork group
• Undertake Assessment Services with potential apprentices and employers to determine their readiness and ability to undertake an apprenticeship
• Raise the awareness and profile of Australian Apprenticeships and other VET training pathways, especially in terms of recruitment for key client groups, including First Nationals, Disability, Women in Trades and Regional and Remote.
• Build strong relationships with schools identified in the School Engagement Plan to position MAS National as the ACAP of choice for both information and sign-up purposes whilst meeting DEWR biannual targets.

About You

The successful candidate will have a passion for helping people and have experience in building relations across a diverse client pool.

You will also be self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. This position will bring new and exciting challenges every day; in which you will provide impartial, current and personalised advice.

You will also bring:

• A strong network and connections with your local community
• Proven capacity to meet set targets and Business Development opportunities
• Highly motivated and outcome focussed
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships
• Capacity to meet and exceed set targets and KPI's
• Ability to work autonomously and influence stakeholders and promote Mas National services
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• An understanding of the Australian Apprenticeship system and VET sector (preferred but not essential)
• Willingness to learn and be mentored in a new role
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Proven experience in providing high levels of customer service to clients
• Strong computer and administration skills

This is an autonomous position which is exceptionally rewarding. You will be well supported, and the role includes a company-maintained vehicle, phone and laptop.

What are you waiting for?

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. A current Working with Children Card and National Police Check is required and can be arranged for the suitable applicant. You will also need to hold a current and valid Driver's Licence for your state/ territory. A company car is included in the package.

Mas National is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations applicants to apply.