Field Officer (GTO)

Looking for a potential candidate based in Sydney CBD.

Who is Collar?
Collar has been recognised by the Australian Business Journal as one of the Top Talent Management Agencies to watch in 2022 & has been accredited as a "Great Place to Work" in both 2022 and 2023.
Established in 2021, we specialise in large and small volume recruitment throughout Australia and have one of the industry’s most successful recruitment teams who specialise in placing hundreds of candidates weekly. From trades to chefs, nurses, executives to cleaners to office support & project managers to geologists & administrators.
What is the role?

This is a super exciting time for Collar Group as we expand our operations across Australia. We are currently looking for Field Officers (GTO) based in NSW.
The main objective will be to cultivate strong relationships with both employers and candidates, matching suitable apprentices and trainees with host organisation. This role will play a pivotal part in identifying opportunities for growth through effective account management and business development.
This role will be responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, progress and successful completion of your apprentice and trainee caseload. Additionally, they will monitor the progress and performance of apprentices, providing ongoing support and mentorship to ensure a successful and rewarding experience for them. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all candidates during their training experience will be at the forefront of their responsibilities. They will need to liaise with the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and host to align workplace responsibilities with the units of competency being worked towards, ultimately facilitating the completion of the apprenticeship or traineeship.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identify potential apprentices and trainees by advertising, networking and interviewing candidates.
• Onboard successful candidates including facilitating Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, Work Health and Safety Induction, any training required prior to commencement, training contract signing with AASN and on-site induction on the apprentice or trainees first day.
• Provide ongoing mentoring, training and support through regular communication and site visits.
• Regularly assess the performance and progress of apprentices and trainees, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct regular check-ins with the apprentices to ensure that they are well-established and to provide additional support.
• Ensure Apprentice has resources required to undertake all workplace responsibilities such as PPE and tools.
• Liaise with RTO and host to monitor apprentices and trainees progress against individual training plans, facilitating competency-based completion when sufficient progress is demonstrated.
• Identify opportunities to growth through business development and effective account management.
• Provide clear and accurate advice to host employers to help understanding of apprenticeship system, provision of a safe workplace and ensure apprentice supervision and development.
• Facilitate rotation of apprentices to different hosts as operational and financial factors require.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of apprenticeship and traineeship placements, training plans, and safety assessments.
• Ensure adherence to relevant industry regulations, apprenticeship and traineeship guidelines, and GTO standards.
• Conduct field visits every 4-12 weeks as part of contractual obligations and to identify any challenges and obstacles during field operations.
• Meet set weekly, monthly, and yearly targets and KPI’s.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with Collar Group’s systems, policy, procedures, and legislation including adherence to privacy requirements for record accuracy and currency.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior staff

What Experience do you need?
We are looking for enthusiastic Field Officers with a genuine passion for people, with a positive "can do" attitude and a strong drive to make a difference in the Recruitment Industry! You do not need to have experience in a similar role though it would be advantageous.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Experience in a recruitment role or business development sales environment will be advantageous
• Driver's License & reliable transport is essential

Why work with Collar? We have awesome company perks!

• 2 Work-From-Home Days
• Early finish on Fridays at 3pm
• 10 days of Wellbeing Leave on top of your 4 weeks annual leave
• Birthday leave
• 3 days of Christmas leave
• Friendly & Inclusive Work Culture

Collar Group are an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply or get in touch for more information.
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If you are interested in this role, please click "Apply" below and submit an up-to-date resume. If you are interested in joining the Collar family in a different role, please email a copy of your resume to careers@collar.group!