Regional Manager – Upper Spencer Gulf/Yorke Peninsula

Victorian-Chamber-of-Commerce-and-Industry; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone allowance

Laptop provided

Vehicle

Job summary

Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) in Port Augusta seeks a Regional Manager to lead sign-up processes for Australian Apprentices in workplaces, providing accurate guidance on contracts, rights and obligations, and recommended qualifications with approved training providers.

You will help ensure appropriate apprenticeship arrangements and assist apprentices and employers to complete contracts and access ASA support, contributing to higher completion rates and satisfaction across the Upper

Qualifications

• In-field experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

In-field experience

Stakeholder liaison

Client service

Business development

Communication

MS Office

Government guidance interpretation

Tools

MS Office

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 in 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.