CareerPlan

Apprenticeships Mentor / Employment Specialist

Katherine, Northern TerritoryFull-time$89k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22
On-site

Core

Dual-role position combining regulatory Apprenticeships Mentor and Employment Specialist functions to support Australian Apprentices and host businesses across the Northern Territory.

Role type

Apprenticeships Mentor / Employment Specialist

Builds

Australian Apprenticeship placements and employment support services

Domain

Vocational Education and Training (VET) / Human Resources / Government Compliance

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Knowledge of Australian VET system, government legislation, and Industrial Relations framework; ability to conduct field visits and workplace inspections; stakeholder relationship building; compliance and documentation management; travel in remote areas; manual driver's license

Preferred skills

Experience in remote and Indigenous community contexts; prior experience in dual-function compliance and relationship roles

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Conduct Australian Apprentice sign-ups, workplace inspections, and monitoring visits; administer Training Agreements and Contracts; support performance, attendance, and welfare conversations; promote apprenticeship opportunities to businesses; build relationships with apprentices, employers, RTOs, and Indigenous stakeholders; maintain accurate records and reporting

Seniority

Mid-level, autonomous IC