Apprentice and Trainee Development Officer

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to join our People and Culture team. Reporting to Council’s Coordinator People and Culture, this role will coordinate Council’s apprenticeship, traineeship and cadetship program. The position plays a key role in overseeing the training progress, development, and wellbeing of Council’s apprentices, trainees and cadets through the provision of ongoing support and guidance.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Education, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) industry specific to traineeship and apprenticeship programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW apprenticeship and traineeship system
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, training providers, and external partners.
• Understanding of the obligations of employers, apprentices, trainees and cadets.
• Strong attention to detail for record-keeping, tracking progress, and managing competing priorities.
• Proven high level communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to build rapport and provide support and guidance to trainees and apprentices.
• Flexibility to conduct site visits.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $68,700 to $78,900 (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 19 day month working arrangement. Council is currently trialling a range of flexible working options. Subject to operational requirements, full time office staff will have access to a nine day fortnight, with a thirty minute lunch break. For the duration of the trial arrangement, staff will also have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational requirements and approval.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 3 January 2025

Specific enquiries

Katheryn Curnow | Coordinator People and Culture | 02 6686 1295

How to apply

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