Regional Manager – Upper Spencer Gulf/Yorke Peninsula

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone allowance

Laptop provided

Vehicle provided

Competitive salary

Job summary

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking a Regional Manager to conduct in-field sign-ups for Australian Apprentices in workplaces, providing accurate information about the apprenticeship, Training Contract rights and obligations, and guidance on appropriate qualifications and training providers.

The Regional Manager will ensure proper apprenticeship arrangements, help AAs and employers complete Training Contracts, and connect them with support services to improve completion rates.

Qualifications

• In-field experience and knowledge of the Australian Apprenticeship System preferred.
• Proven ability to build rapport with the business community and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in client service and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver apprenticeship support services in workplace settings across Upper Spencer Gulf and surrounds.
• Assist Australian Apprentices and employers to understand and complete the Training Contract.
• Provide information on appropriate qualifications and approved training providers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to improve completion rates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client service

Business development

Communication

Networking

Report building

In-field experience

Relationship building

Liaison with government bodies

Tools

MS Office

Database usage

Job description

Deliver apprenticeship support services throughout Upper Spencer Gulf and surrounding areas

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Attractive range of employee benefits

About us

ASA is excited to leverage our 28 years of apprenticeship support through enhanced services to further improve retention, completion and satisfaction rates for apprentices and their employers. ASA will continue to provide free quality end-to-end advice and assistance, ensuring a clear understanding for apprentices and employers on how to access quality support when needed throughout their apprenticeship or traineeship.

Apprenticeships and traineeships play a vital role for the Australian Vocational Educational and Training system. They contribute significantly to the Australian economy by bridging the gap between individuals career aspirations and employer’s skills requirements. These apprenticeships provide opportunities for people to receive training, pursue studies and earn an income across a diverse range of occupations. ASA is proud to be a national contributor to this vital system.

About the role

The Regional Manager will conduct the sign-up process of Australian Apprentices (AA) in person (face-to-face) in the workplace providing consistent and accurate information about their apprenticeship, conditions, rights, obligations for both parties under the Training Contract, advice on appropriate qualifications and relevant approved training providers.

The Regional Manager will ensure the appropriateness of the apprenticeship arrangements, including determining the appropriate qualification for the apprenticeship and assist AAs and employers to understand and complete the Training Contract and access support services to improve AA completion rates.

About you

This position is well suited to an organised individual who can work autonomously, thrives in a busy environment and has the ability to build rapport with various internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you will have:

• 'In field' experience and a sound understanding of the Australian Apprenticeship System is preferred.
• Proven ability to build rapport with the business community and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in client service.
• Proven business development experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication, liaison and networking capabilities.
• Proficient skills in MS Office, and the ability to use external computer-based databases.
• The ability to interpret Government guidelines and related VET legislation.

The successful candidate will be provided with the required tools to perform the role including a mobile phone allowance, laptop and vehicle, in addition to a competitive salary.

Please note that the successful applicant/s will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including a satisfactory police check, working with children check, work related references and evidence of working rights as a pre-condition of employment.

A current and valid driver's licence is also a requirement of this position.