Apprenticeship Support Officer

Selling points

• Full-time 38 hours per week, fixed-term contract till December 2024
• Warrnambool Campus
• $86,528 per annum, plus superannuation

Short Description
Enjoy the satisfaction of providing a high level of support to the apprentices across South West Victoria

Salary
$86,528 per annum, plus superannuation

The ASO program seeks to improve the apprenticeship retention and employment outcomes by providing mentoring and pastoral care to apprentices. The proactive service targets first year and young apprentices aged between 15-24 years.

Participating TAFE Institutes are contracted to provide ASOs to service geographic regions across Victoria. The program enhances the capacity and capability of South West TAFE to bridge the gap between the current and future needs of key growth sectors, and the skills of potential employees; whilst linking services and initiatives such as the Skills and Jobs Centres and projects under the Major Projects Skills Guarantee.

The must haves
Mandatory requirements

• Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
• A valid Driver’s Licence

Highly desirable requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in VET sector, mentoring, community development, or related apprenticeship services
• Extensive experience in Vocational Education & Training (VET) Industry working with apprentices or similar cohorts
• Substantial experience using Microsoft Office products and relevant industry software and programs

About us
South West TAFE is an education hub with a difference. By fusing leading industry knowhow with innovative teaching practices, we empower all types of talent so they can excel and achieve a lifetime of opportunity, employability and a fulfilling career.

We have 5 main campuses spread across the thriving South West Victoria region. They are located at Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, Colac and Sherwood Park and deliver a wide variety of vocational courses to over 6,000 students every year.

To maintain our high standards of training we are committed to attracting the very best talent and providing them with a supportive work environment in which they can flourish.

What we can offer you

• Continuous opportunities for learning and development
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Work alongside team members guided by a strong set of organisational values
• Chance to make a sea change in a thriving regional setting

Any Questions? Please contact:
Jan Mackenzie – Manager Student Engagement & Support
☎ 03 5564 8***
✉ *************@swtafe.edu.au

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close: Sunday, 21 April 2024

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment, embracing all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications if you’re:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+