Recruitment And Engagement Consultant

This is a full-time position reporting directly to the National Recruitment Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the attraction and selection of high calibre candidates to fill vacancies with our Employer Partners. You will also work closely with the wider team, including the national recruitment team.

This position is a pivotal driver of engagement with schools, TAFEs, community, leisure and other groups to raise awareness of the short- and longer-term career opportunities an apprenticeship and traineeship will provide. This awareness is to then contribute and directly link to candidate applications with one of WPC Groups industry leading Employer Partners.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Engagement

• Create relevant, authentic, and thoughtful job advertisements, specific to vacancy requirements and unique selling points.
• Review and revise applicant eligibility.
• Be a primary driver of reaching out to talk to, meet and/or present at schools, TAFEs, community, leisure and other groups so as to raise awareness about apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities whilst supporting sourcing of candidates for these.
• Use social media platforms as a talent sourcing tool.
• Conduct interviews plus assess and shortlist candidates to various employment opportunities across several industries. 
• Liaise with Employer Partners to manage the end-to-end recruitment process and successfully on-board candidates.
• Thorough and informative new starter orientations, administration, and compliance to set up incoming apprentices and trainees up for success.
• Develop attraction and selection strategies and marketing campaigns, which may include Employer Partner open houses, information sessions and other events.

Administration

• Compile reports on recruitment activities as required by the National Recruitment Manager.
• Project administration for our various Employer Partners and industry programs.
• Compliance when creating employment contracts for apprentices and trainees.
• Organisation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for new starters, where applicable.
• General administration including reporting and data entry.
• Liaise with other recruitment team members on key accounts linked to WPC recruitment – Seek, Indeed, etc.

Essential Skills

• Proven track record in meeting KPI’s.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to multitask and use your own initiative.
• Must have a proactive attitude, a motivation and desire to succeed.
• Extensive experience providing responsive and professional customer service, with some exposure to administration.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, use initiative and build connections within the industry.
• Resilient and solution focused personality.
• Able to balance an independent approach to your work whilst collaborating with team members to ensure overall organisational success.
• Ability to present the company’s suite of offerings professionally and informatively.

Marketing and Strategic Communications

• Community engagement, deliver presentations to secondary schools, TAFE, community groups and other related relevant network groups.
• Attend relevant networking events, careers exhibitions, industry functions, awards presentations promoting WPC Group.
• Maintain, contribute and update WPC Group website recruitment material.

Selection Criteria:

• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to undertake (must have satisfactory outcome).
• Valid National Police Check or willingness to undertake (must have no disclosable outcomes).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Be eligible and have the rights to work in Australia.

Desirable

• Understanding of the VET system.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Join a company that creates change through innovation and leadership.
• Be part of a great collaborative, supportive and experienced team.
• Opportunity to grow within the role and organisation.

About WPC Group

Established in 1982, WPC Group is one of Australia's leading employers of apprentices and trainees. With an experienced mentor to support and guide you through, our aim is to see you succeed and confidently grow as a person and professional.

WPC Group values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow, and achieve your career objectives.

To find out more about WPC Group you can visit: https://www.wpcgroup.org.au/ or you can click the link to view our company video.