Group Training Field Officer

Squad.Id; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Squad Employment, Training & HR in Wodonga is seeking a motivated Field Officer to support onboarding and ongoing management of apprentices and trainees.

You will nurture host employer relationships, mentor workers, monitor training progress, and ensure WHS and contractual compliance while engaging with schools and communities to boost youth employability.

Qualifications

• Experience in apprenticeships, traineeships, VET or workforce development is highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills emphasized.
• Working with Children Check required; White Card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong host employer relationships across multiple industries
• Identify and secure new business and placement opportunities
• Promote Squad services and achieve placement and growth targets
• Conduct regular mentoring, performance reviews, and site visits
• Support apprentices and trainees throughout their employment and training journey
• Monitor wellbeing, workplace performance, and training progression
• Ensure compliance with employment, safety, and training requirements
• Provide high-quality service to hosts, apprentices, and stakeholders

Skills

Relationship-building & business devel

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Networking

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Time-management

Working with Children Check

White Card / construction induction

Job description

Squad is a quality Group Training Organisation and part of The BUSY Group, one of Australia’s largest providers in employment, education and training. We deliver innovative employment and training solutions across eastern Australia, helping organisations and apprentices thrive.

Squad Employment, Training & HR is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Field Officer to join our Wodonga team.

The Field Officer is responsible for the successful onboarding and ongoing management of apprentices and trainees. This includes maintaining strong relationships with host employers, mentoring employees, monitoring training progress, and ensuring compliance with all contractual, legal and WHS requirements. The Field Officer also engages with schools and community groups to support youth employability, promote career pathways, and build a pipeline of future candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong host employer relationships across multiple industries

• Identify and secure new business and placement opportunities

• Promote Squad services and achieve placement and growth targets

• Conduct regular mentoring, performance reviews, and site visits

• Support apprentices and trainees throughout their employment and training journey

• Monitor wellbeing, workplace performance, and training progression

• Ensure compliance with employment, safety, and training requirements

• Provide high-quality service to hosts, apprentices, and stakeholders

About you

• Strong relationship-building and business development skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability

• Friendly, professional, and confident in networking environments

• Ability to mentor and support younger workers with patience and emotional intelligence

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously

• Current Working with Children Check

• General Construction Induction (White Card) desirable

Experience in apprenticeships, traineeships, VET or workforce development is highly regarded but not essential.

If you enjoy building networks, creating opportunities, and helping young people thrive in the workplace, this is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.