GTO Administration

GTO Administration / WHS Officer

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Adelaide SA 

Administrative Assistants (Administration & Office Support)

Full-time | Adelaide CBD | Support apprentices and industry programs and WHS Officer

Master Builders SA is seeking a highly motivated GTO Administration Officer to join our team. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a busy environment, and want to make a difference in the careers of South Australia's future tradies, this is the role for you.

About the Role

This full-time role reports to the Program Director- Future Careers and is central to supporting the entire apprentice lifecycle—from onboarding through to completion. You'll work closely with apprentices, host employers, field coordinators, and internal teams to ensure a smooth, compliant, and supportive experience for all parties.

As part of Master Builders Association  SA's Group Training Organisation (GTO), you'll help facilitate the employment and development of apprentices by coordinating administrative processes with host businesses, trade schools, and government funding bodies.

As well, this role will support the GTO with their WHS responsibilities and support liaising within MBASA, relevant government stakeholders, Work Health Safety and Compliance Manager and team members.  The role plays a vital part in strengthening the pipeline of skilled tradespeople in South Australia.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Supporting the processing apprentice timesheets and ensuring payroll accuracy

• Managing apprentice suspensions, terminations, and completions

• Coordinating trade school bookings, progress tracking and calendars

• Supporting injury management and Return to Work (RTW) processes

• Liaising with host employers for compliance documentation

• Updating multiple systems including Workforce One, Airtable, CITB, SAHA and Atlas

• Assisting with funding applications and government reporting

• Coordinating "Apprentice of the Month" and "Host of the Month" programs

• Providing day-to-day admin support to apprentices and host employers

• Supporting Field Coordinators and internal departments as needed

• Providing day-today WHS support to apprentices, GTO, and the team

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in administration (GTO or training organisation highly regarded)

• Proven experience in supporting WHS  (in the construction industry highly regarded)

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and database systems

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic team setting

Bonus Points for:

• Familiarity with apprentice payroll or industry funding programs (CITB, SAHA, SAGTP)

• Experience working in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or GTO

• Knowledge of construction WHS, host employer documentation or injury management

Why Join Us?

Master Builders SA is a trusted leader in the building and construction industry. You'll work alongside a passionate team that values professional growth, work-life balance, and supporting South Australia's future trades workforce.

You'll enjoy:

• A supportive, values-driven team environment

• Ongoing professional development

• Opportunities to work across multiple departments

• The satisfaction of contributing to real industry impact

Ready to Apply?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're the right fit for this role.