School Based Traineeships provide an opportunity for school students to work with an employer, whilst being paid and trained in a qualification while still at school.
As a Field Officer you will be responsible for mentoring and managing a case load of predominantly Aboriginal School Based Trainees.
This role involves:
* Promoting School Based Traineeships to Schools, Employers, Families and Students.
* Ensuring the Trainee attends the workplace and any off the job training
* Finding suitable host employers
* Mentoring the Trainee to keep them engaged in their Traineeship and School
* Travelling to Host Employers, Schools and Training providers
This role would suit applicants who like being on the road as travel throughout the workday is a large part of the role. Fremantle Group Training is based in Fremantle with site visits required across the metropolitan area. Pool cars are made available for site visits.
Successful applicants should also have a keen desire to support young people, be confident, organised and be able to work well both independently and in a team. There is a large amount of documentation in this role including keeping detailed case notes and good admin skills are a necessity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. There are both part-time and full-time positions available.
Essential Criteria
* Experience working with youth, in particular Aboriginal youth.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and problem solve.
* Effective time management skills and organisational skills.
* Demonstrated computer literacy.
* An ability to establish networks with key stakeholders including schools, industry, training providers, government agencies and community groups.
* Demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for trainees, schools and industry.
* Maintain a current Working With Children Check.
* Hold a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
Highly Desirable Criteria
* Demonstrated knowledge of the Vocational Education & Training Sector, particularly apprenticeships and traineeships.
* A proven ability to liaise with relevant key stakeholders to identify, develop, implement and market apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.
* Proven experience working with and mentoring young people.
* An understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Group Training Organisation.
Please note that all candidates are asked to include both phone and email contact details for a minimum of 2 professional referees with their application.
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