Apprentice Field Officer

at  HIA

Apprentice Field Officer

• To work with a leading national association
• Full-time permanent position, with attractive staff benefits
• Tool of trade vehicle and attractive commission arrangement

THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to grow the HIA Apprentices business by actively recruiting new host trainers and apprentices, providing a quality field service program for apprentices and host trainers, and ensuring that the program is effective and is conducted in accordance with HIA policies, procedures and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Recruitment of new host trainers and apprentices in accordance with HIA Apprentices policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain a rigid mentoring schedule using HIA systems for visits to host trainers and apprentices.
• Monitor on an ongoing basis host trainers ability / capacity to train apprentices to meet established training programs and standards.Conduct workplace performance assessments of all apprentices.
• Conduct counselling interviews and when necessary ensure disciplinary standards and procedures are met.
• Arrange for workplace relocation and / or transfer of apprentices as when necessary.
• Provide advice to host trainers, apprentices regarding their rights and obligations, and their requirements as related to training agreements.
• Assist as necessary with the promotion of HIA Apprentices at “Career Markets/Expo’s” and other events.
• Promote the HIA Apprentices to potential host trainers in order to initiate application and participation in the scheme.
• To conduct WHS/OH&S information sessions to educate host trainers and apprentices their rights and obligations.