- Full time, permanent role located in Perth
- Leading National Industry Association, celebrating 80-years of operation
- Exceptional work culture
- Generous employee benefits & flexibility offered
The Organisation
HIA has been proudly representing the Australian housing industry for eighty years. Our vision remains the same, to be an association that speaks with a united voice on industry issues and creating real change providing quality services at the lowest possible cost and working with the sector to maintain high standards.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Apprentice Manager who can grow the HIA Apprentices business by actively recruiting new host trainers and new apprentices, scheduling of resourcing (apprentices to hosts) and maximising billable hours, and ensuring that the program is sustainable locally and is conducted in accordance with HIA policies, procedures and practices.
The Role
Based in Perth, the Apprentice Manager will maintain local relationships with existing and emerging apprentices and host trainers, educational bodies, government and the general community to maintain HIA Apprentices business profile within the home building industry.
Key duties of this role are
- Recruit new host trainers and apprentices in accordance with HIA Apprentices’ policies, procedures and practices (including but not limited to managing expressions of interest, qualifying leads, interviews, matching to suitable host opportunities, onboarding and support).
- Generate new host opportunities for existing and new apprentices. Promote HIA Apprentices to local potential hosts, to initiate application and participation in the Scheme.
- Promote HIA Apprentices as an employer of choice at local community activities and educational institution events.
- Maintain appropriate reporting mechanisms to measure outcomes.
- Foster an understanding and full commitment to WHS/OHS among apprentices, host trainers and field officers.
The Successful Person will have
- An ability to generate and secure local sustained growth in the GTO – HIA Apprentices.
- Motivation and drive to develop effective work relationship with management and staff and client groups to achieve desired results and objectives.
- High level of interpersonal skills and personal presentation
- Well-developed levels of communication skills (oral and written)
- Understanding of WHS practices.
- Knowledge of the Apprenticeship or Training Schemes and systems.
- Knowledge of the residential housing industry in terms of trades and apprenticeships.
- Must have a Current Working with Vulnerable People Check and Police Check.
Benefits within HIA
- Generous salary package on offer
- Life and Salary Continuance Insurance
- Salary Packaging Arrangements
- Ability to purchase Annual Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Parental Leave above the minimum legislative requirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Study Assistance and Internal training programs offered to help you grow
- Highly experienced, supportive and inclusive team
- Affinity Program
- Milestone Recognition
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by clicking on the link to apply Any queries regarding this position can be directed to recruitment@hia.com.au
A full job description can be found in the Careers section on our website, careers.hia.com.au.
HIA employees enjoy a variety of benefits including the option to purchase up to two weeks annual leave per calendar year, salary sacrifice arrangements, study assistance program, paid maternity leave, and group insurance cover. Eligibility requirements apply.