Field Officer — Apprentice Recruitment & Growth

HIA; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HIA Apprentices on the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region seeks a Group Training Field Officer to recruit host employers and apprentices, provide mentoring and support, and ensure high service levels throughout the apprenticeship journey.

You will conduct site visits, offer guidance and counselling, manage workplace assessments, and identify new business opportunities while building strong relationships with schools, training providers, employers and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to generate and secure new business opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence working independently and managing your own schedule.
• Professional approach with sound judgement and decision-making capability.
• Strong administration and computer skills.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to engage effectively with apprentices, employers and industry stakeholders.
• Current driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain or hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new host employer opportunities across the residential building industry.
• Recruit quality apprentices to meet workforce and growth requirements.
• Promote HIA Apprentices to prospective host businesses and industry stakeholders.
• Represent HIA Apprentices at trade nights, career expos, school events and industry functions.
• Conduct regular field visits with apprentices and host employers.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and support to apprentices throughout their employment.
• Monitor workplace performance and training progression.
• Conduct workplace assessments in line with funding and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate host rotations where required.
• Provide advice regarding training agreements and apprenticeship obligations.

Skills

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Decision making

Administration

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

HIA Apprentices on the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region seeks a Group Training Field Officer to recruit host employers and apprentices, provide mentoring and support, and ensure high service levels throughout the apprenticeship journey.

You will conduct site visits, offer guidance and counselling, manage workplace assessments, and identify new business opportunities while building strong relationships with schools, training providers, employers and industry stakeholders.