Apprenticeship Consultant

IntoWork; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A workforce development organization in Bundaberg is seeking an enthusiastic Apprenticeship Consultant to promote Australian Apprenticeships and provide support to apprentices and employers. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and a passion for helping people. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, engaging with the local community and schools to enhance apprenticeship participation and awareness. A company-maintained vehicle, phone, and laptop are included in the package.

Benefits

Company-maintained vehicle

Phone and laptop

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships across a diverse client pool.
• Proven capacity to meet set targets and business development opportunities.
• Understanding of the Australian apprenticeship system and VET sector (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Promote Australian Apprenticeships as a career pathway.
• Build relationships with stakeholders in the region.
• Complete sign-up inductions with employers and Australian apprentices.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Time management

Motivated and outcome-focused

Job description

Apprenticeship Consultant Bundaberg Qld

We have an exciting opportunity and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, positive, and energetic person to join our team in Bundaberg and the surrounding areas within the Wide Bay–Burnett region in Queensland.

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

About the role

Apprenticeship Consultants focus primarily on increasing sign‑ups across a breadth of industries, capitalising on growth opportunities within the local community. They 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 career 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 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 Nations, 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 while meeting DEWR biannual targets.

About You

The successful candidate will have a passion for helping people and experience in building relationships across a diverse client pool. They will also be self‑motivated and able to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment, providing impartial, current and personalised advice.

You will also bring

• A strong network and connections within your local community.
• Proven capacity to meet set targets and business‑development opportunities.
• Highly motivated and outcome‑focused.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Capacity to meet and exceed set targets and KPIs.
• 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.
• 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. The role includes a company‑maintained vehicle, phone and laptop.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, hold a current Working with Children Card, and have a National Police Check. A current and valid drivers licence for your state/territory is required. A company car is included in the package.

Commitment to Diversity

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

How to Apply

Click APPLY or for more information please contact: Rish Aexander-