AddressMaxima’s Indigenous Employment Team is looking for an ApprenticeshipConsultant to case manage the recruitment and mentoring of its Hosted Apprentices & Trainees.
If you enjoy establishing and building connections through community events and meetings, have the skills to effectively mentor and recruit Trainees/Apprentices then this could be the role for you.
Maxima is an Australia-wide not-for-profit community organisation. We operate on the ground in more than 70 locations across Australia, working towards a more inclusive Australia by supporting people into meaningful employment and providing better opportunities for economic and community participation. We reframe what’s possible for job seekers and employers. We build our services around what you need, your goals and your strengths.
Maxima’s expanding footprint over its 35-year history enabling a significant extension of services to new and existing clients and customers. Maxima’s scope includes Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES, NDIS Employment Support. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, employing 480 staff nationally.
Maxima is driven by a desire to make a real difference and our staff are rewarded every day by the life-changing outcomes we create for our customers.
The Role:
Working closely with First Nations Trainees/Apprentices, primarily youth and their communities, Maxima is seeking candidates who have in depth of knowledge and understanding to support diverse cultural dynamics, and pathways to education and employment outcomes. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.
The role is based in Melbourne/Naarm and will require travel across Victoria to support Trainees.
You will join an existing team of professionals supporting opportunities for young First Nations people through traineeships and apprenticeships with our corporate partners. The Maxima Group employs over 600 apprentices and trainees nationally with approximately 40% identifying as being of First Nations descent.
Some of the things you will do:
- Promoting Maxima to either potential Australian Apprentices or potential Host Employers
- Develop links with schools to promote First Nations employment opportunities
- Develop links with Government and non-Government Agencies, stakeholders and First Nations community networks to promote employment opportunities
- Undertake recruitment, interview and selection procedures
- Support and Negotiate with Trainees/Apprentices, Host Employers, Training Providers, Maxima’s Australian Apprenticeship Centre and Traineeship and Apprenticeship Services
- Undertake monitoring visits on both a pre-arranged basis as well as on an as needs basis
- Identify growth, development and support with work performance, training, pay enquiries, and any other areas identified by the Host employer or the Apprentice
- Support and mentor Trainees/Apprentices and take appropriate action to resolve work related issues, any areas that are problematic and refer appropriately for non-work related issues
- Maintain up to date information and knowledge of training packages and government funding
What is required?
- Experience in recruitment, mentoring or coaching
- A strong understanding of First Nations culture and empathy for young adults
- A high level of oral and written skills with the ability to work to procedures
- To be well organised and able to operate in a time focused manner
- Have the self discipline to work autonomously and show a high level of initiative
- To be professionally presented as you will be dealing directly with our Corporate Clients
- A knowledge of Group Training and the vocational education and employment sector would be an advantage
- Ability to use Microsoft Office tools
- To be prepared to obtain a National Police Clearance.
- To be prepared to obtain a Working With Children Check
- Current driving licence and a serviceable vehicle. A fuel card and generous vehicle allowance will be provided as part of your employment package.
What we offer?
We distinguish ourselves by offering a supportive working environment. We listen and we care.
- Work for a national NFP organisation with over 70 office locations
- Flexible working arrangement
- Salary sacrifice options available
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Healthy lifestyle initiatives
- Continuous training and development
- Long term career development opportunities
- Volunteering leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional, community focused and customer–centred team culture
How to Apply
To apply for this position please fill in the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.
If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call (1300 669 859) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.
