Women In Automotive Mentor

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About BUSY…

BUSY At Work is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation. Presenting over 45 years’ experience in skilling solutions and services to employers and businesses, job seekers and students, through apprenticeship support services, employment, education support programs, and vocational training.

About the Role…

BUSY At Work are please to open up Expressions of Interest for a Women In Automotive Mentor to provide mentoring support and guidance to female Australian Apprentices in the Automotive and associated industries in line with the Motor Trades Association Queensland (MTAQ) and BUSY Sisters, Women In Automotive Trade Apprenticeship Program. This role will assist women, employers and other relevant stakeholders to improve the commencement, retention and completion rates of female Australian Apprentices in the Automotive Industry.  This role does require a decent amount of time conducting phone calls and engagement while working from home, with the combination of being in the field. 

This role is full time, fixed term until 30/9/2025 with possibility of extension, based anywhere in Mackay on a hybrid working arrangement from home and office. 

BUSY Benefits…

• Competitive salary: Circa $80k + super
• Company car + fuel card
• Training and Professional development commitment 
• Career progression and internal transfer opportunities 
• BUSY Benefits program 
• Employee Assistance Program 

A bit about you...

• Trade qualification or proven history of working within the Automotive Industry
• Qualifications or currently studying either social work, counselling or psychology
• In the absence of existing suitable qualifications; prepared to undertake a Diploma of Counselling or similar within the first year of employment
• Strong ability to actively manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve sustained success
• Demonstrated high-level business development skills and results oriented with a proven track record of successful client acquisition
• Ability to obtain a Working With Children Check and National Police Check

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. 

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.