Term Senior Apprenticeship Officer

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 420 000 - 660 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Vocational Training Council (VTC) Office of the Director of Apprenticeship (ODA) invites applications for Lecturer rank. The appointee will support the Chief Apprenticeship Officer, lead a team, and contribute to apprenticeship training delivery, programme development, and quality improvement.

Candidates should have a relevant degree or professional qualification, at least 3 years in VPET or apprenticeship settings, and strong English and Chinese communication.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification required; post-graduate preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Ability to communicate and present clearly in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in VPET, apprenticeship training provision or event organization is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Support the Chief Apprenticeship Officer and lead a team in delivering ODA functions.
• Assist in delivery and administration of apprenticeship training and review workflow for services.
• Help develop new trades and review current apprenticeship training including programmes and work-based assessment.
• Mentor apprentices on employment and training.
• Coordinate complaint investigations and dispute conciliation between employers and apprentices.
• Support employers in conducting work-based assessments and guidance on completion.
• Conduct facilities checks for new employers and regular visits to employers.
• Liaise with operational units to provide complementary training and monitor study performance.
• Develop and promote apprenticeship recruitment, including Outstanding Apprentice Award and Education and Career Expo.
• Act as a trade leader to communicate key information to trade members.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Chinese

Communication

Presentation

Work under pressure

Formation

Bachelor's degree or professional qualification

Description du poste

Department / Section

Office of the Director of Apprenticeship (ODA)

Major Duties

• (a) To support the Chief Apprenticeship Officer and lead a team of staff in discharging the functions of ODA;
• (b) To assist in the delivery and administration of apprenticeship training, including review of quality workflow for services, digitalisation of operations, programmes and special projects;
• (c) To assist in developing new trades and reviewing the current apprenticeship training, including the development of training programmes and work-based assessment elements with reference to industry standards and a close alignment of Diploma and Higher Diploma programmes;
• (d) To mentor and coach apprentices regarding employment and training;
• (e) To coordinate and conduct complaint investigations and dispute conciliation between employers and apprentices;
• (f) To support employers on conducting work-based assessments and provide guidance on completion of apprenticeship training;
• (g) To conduct facilities check for new employers in relevant trades and conduct regular visits to employers;
• (h) To liaise with other operational units for the provision of complementary training to apprentices and monitoring their study performances;
• (i) To develop and promote apprenticeship and apprentices’ recruitment, including organisation and facilitation of functions such as Outstanding Apprentice Award and Education and Career Expo; and
• (j) To act as a trade leader to communicate and consolidate key trade-related information to trade members.

Requirements

• (a) A relevant recognised degree or professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;
• (b) At least 3 years’ relevant work experience, preferable in Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET), apprenticeship training provision and / or organising and executing events;
• (c) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure;
• (d) Preferably with good knowledge of the Apprenticeship Ordinance and various apprenticeship training schemes; and
• (e) Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualities:
  • (i) good connection with industry or professional bodies; or
  • (ii) good knowledge of marketing.

Notes

1. The post is at the rank of “Lecturer”.
2. Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in both English and Chinese.
4. The Appointee may be required to work irregular hours / outside normal office hours and / or at different work locations on a need basis.
5. In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

Closing date for application: 4 November 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.