Training Advice Manager

Tenure: The CTF has one Permanent Full Time position available.

Who are we?

The Construction Training Fund is a small team responsible for administration of a levy on all building and construction works in Western Australia. We use this levy to assist in a skilled workforce by funding training and programs for apprentices, trainees and their employers in the building and construction industry.

Our newly built modern offices are based in Belmont with ample free parking onsite.

The Construction Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, women, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Job Description

The Training Advice Manager is responsible for a team of Industry Training Advisors who engage with stakeholders and students to promote the building and construction industry as a career of choice.

The Training Advice Manager develops and manages field support programs relating to employers and apprentices in the building and construction and resource sectors. The role is responsible for developing programs for the VET sector to education providers and industry organisations for school to work transition and other training support programs.

The CTF provides services and support across all of Western Australia. Regional travel including overnight stays is a requirement of the role. Industry Training Advisors and the Training Advice Manager are required to be able to work flexibly outside of usual business hours as the role requires regular evening and occasional weekend work.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following, in particular, as they apply to apprenticeships and traineeships:
• The operation of training systems and employment processes
• The WA vocational education and training system
• Highly developed written and oral communications skills including capacity to make public presentations to a range of audiences.
• Proven skill in negotiating solutions to difficult interpersonal issues and contractual disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a range of external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team, providing training and support.
• Ability to use initiative, and to find solutions to problems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the WA construction industry.
• Knowledge of vocational education and training in schools.
• Appropriate education and/or training qualifications.

How to apply

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV (no more than 4 pages)
2. A two [2] page written application addressing the following:

• Job specific skills (promotion of programs and stakeholder management skills and experience)
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of the role
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, communicate and influence effectively.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur for up to 12 months following this initial appointment.

Further Information/ Technical Difficulties

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information or support when applying we encourage you to contact Hannah Thompson on 0437 253 *** or ******@priceconsulting.com.au

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted before by 9:00am (WST) on Monday 22 April 2024.

FAXED, EMAILED OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED