Apprentice Coordinator

The Company

Established in 1997, today VAE Group is a Tier 1 building solutions company and one of Australasia largest commercial HVAC companies with over 375 employees and 11 office locations in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Our growth and success are built on providing Smarter HVAC Solutions with a promise of ‘Built in Certainty’ every time. We pride ourselves in trust, integrity and innovative expert staff which together deliver outstanding results and live our brand’s values of Energy – Synergy – Success.

What we offer

• Potential for full time growth as the role develops
• Great team culture – team sports, regular social activities, family friendly
• Flexible & supportive working environment
• Employee Assistance Program – immediate family included
• Strong Safety Focus
• Financial Wellness Programs
• Free parking onsite
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Personal and Professional Development

The Role

Reporting to the HR Manager and based in Darra, the Apprentice Coordinatorwill be the central point of contact for all apprenticeship related queries. The Apprentice Coordinator is crucial in enhancing and managing VAE's apprenticeship program, ensuring optimal development for apprentices to become proficient tradespeople.

Some of the key responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

• Monitoring apprentices' progress in performance, milestones, profiling, and studies
• Engaging with apprentices to provide necessary support
• Reviewing and improving how VAE develop apprentices
• Coordinating and conducting training sessions for apprentices and their supervisors
• Collaborating with managers, RTOs, AASN’s, and DYJESBT for apprentice-related matters
• Leading the recruitment process for new apprenticeship positions
• Managing all apprenticeship subsidy claims on the ADMS
• Provide on-site support to apprentices across multiple branches including Gold Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin

What makes you stand out

We are looking for a candidate who will demonstrate their proven experience working with apprentices, who is passionate about making better tradespeople, and the following attributes:

• Experience working with apprentices
• Understanding of Apprenticeship/Vocational Requirements
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement
• A drive for continuous improvement
• Intermediate computer skills
• Highly beneficial but not essential:
  • Training and Assessment qualification
  • Experience within the HVAC construction or service industry
  • A trade qualification (ideally electrical, refrigeration or plumbing)

Culture

Most importantly the candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the VAE company values of Energy, Synergy and Success. We are proud of the VAE Group culture and it is key to the company's significant growth & low employee turnover.

If you are looking for a career opportunity in a workplace that values both personal and professional development, please apply today and join us at VAE Group!

Diversity & Inclusion

At VAE we commit to building and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. We provide equal opportunities for great people from variety of backgrounds & cultures as we believe our diverse and engaging workforce drives innovation.

We’re searching for like-minded people that complement our core principles and company culture. If problem-solving and innovation are motivational to you, a career with VAE Group will provide these opportunities.