Apprentice and Learning Advisor

Hastings Deering; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Body, Mind & Wallet Support

Career Paths That Work for You

Get more time back in your life

Security you can count on

Cutting Edge Tech

Job summary

Hastings Deering in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, is seeking an experienced Apprentice and Learning Advisor to coordinate and support the learning journey of apprentices, monitor progress, liaise with supervisors and training staff, and foster a positive learning culture in a permanent, full-time role.

You will also manage non-RTO learning across sites, schedule and facilitate training, coordinate work experience placements and events, and act as the first point of contact for apprentice engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in coordination/administration or apprentice support.
• Understanding of the VET system and RTO compliance desirable.
• Qualifications in education, HR, or trade advantageous.
• Ability to adapt communication style.
• Lead training projects that drive transformation across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating apprentice onboarding, rosters, uniforms, and training schedules.
• Organising quarterly catch-ups, graduations, and other apprentice events.
• Tracking apprentice progress, training records, and compliance with RTO requirements.
• Partnering with Managers, RTOs, and the Training team to ensure smooth delivery of learning and development.
• Supporting internal and external learning on-site, including scheduling, room bookings, materials, and trainer coordination.
• Acting as the first point of contact for apprentice engagement, communication, and ongoing support.
• Coordinating student work experience placements, including compliance, risk assessments, agreements, and onboarding processes.

Skills

Coordination

Administration

Apprentice support

VET knowledge

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Education/HR/trade qualifications

Job description

Take your next step with Hastings Deering - where our people build something BIGGER.

We're looking for an experienced Apprentice and Learning Advisor to join our Learning and Capability team in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane on a permanent, full-time basis.

As an Apprentice and Learning Advisor you will coordinate and support the learning journey of apprentices, providing support, monitoring progress, liaising with supervisors and training staff, and fostering a positive learning culture.

This role is also responsible for non-RTO Learning in the scheduling and facilitation of all Internal and external Training for the region's sites as guided by the Training Needs Analysis in the Training Management System.

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine coordination skills with genuine people support, making a real difference in the development journey of our apprentices.

What you'll be doing:

As an Apprentice and Learning Advisor your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating apprentice onboarding, rosters, uniforms, and training schedules
• Organising quarterly catch-ups, graduations, and other key apprentice events
• Tracking apprentice progress, training records, and compliance with RTO requirements
• Partnering with Managers, RTOs, and our Training team to ensure smooth delivery of learning and development
• Supporting internal and external learning on-site, including scheduling, room bookings, materials, and trainer coordination
• Acting as the first point of contact for apprentice engagement, communication, and ongoing support
• Coordinating student work experience placements, including the management of compliance requirements, risk assessments, placement agreements, and participant onboarding processes.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a coordination, administration or apprentice support role (preferred).
• Understanding of the VET system and RTO compliance desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in education, HR, or trade (advantageous).
• Ability to adapt communication style.
• Lead key training projects that drive strategic transformation across the organisation.

Who are we and why work with us:

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you'll benefit from:

• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers.
• Career Paths That Work for You - Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles. At Hastings Deering, we align with YOUR goals.
• Get more time back in your life - Our work schedules are made to fit your life, giving you the flexibility to take care of what matters most outside of work.
• Security you can count on - Enjoy the stability of a long-term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength.
• Cutting Edge Tech - Get hands-on experience with the latest CAT technology as we shape the future of mining and heavy equipment solutions.

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.