Industry Mentor - Automotive - Greater Sydney

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Detail information about job Industry Mentor - Automotive - Greater Sydney. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Rewarding fixed-term opportunity to commence immediately
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Work for Australia’s largest and only national ANP

• Rewarding fixed-term position to commence immediately ending December 2019.
• Fully maintained company vehicle.
• Opportunity to work for Australia's largest and only national ANP.

MEGT Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) is contracted to deliver Industry Specialist Mentoring for Australian Apprentices (ISMAA) undertaking qualifications in the construction, automotive and childcare industries. The aim of the ISMAA program is to increase the supply of skilled workers in industries undergoing structural change, with the intention of increasing retention and completion rates.

Industry Mentors within this program will have trade qualifications and experience specific to the industry, knowledge of the workplace and training context of Australian Apprenticeships in that industry, and an understanding of the structural changes applicable to the industry.

About the Role

Based in our Parramatta Office, this is your opportunity to work for our ANP Division as an Industry Mentor in Automotive. 

In this rewarding full-time opportunity, you will be primarily responsible for working with the Program Manager to ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set via the ISMAA Contract are achieved in all areas.

Please note: This is a fixed-term position ending December 2019.

Reporting to the ISMAA Program Manager, this role requires an operator with experience and expertise in the automotive industry, including the impacts of structural changes and how this relates to Australian Apprenticeship pathways. In addition, the role requires a good understanding of the workplace and training context of Australian Apprenticeships in the industry, and good mentoring skills with the ability to build rapport with Australian Apprentices, employers and other relevant stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

• experience in and detailed knowledge of the relevant industry is essential, including current trends and structural/transitional change and how this relates to Australian Apprenticeships pathways
• a good understanding of the workplace and training context of Australian Apprenticeships in the relevant industry
• strong mentoring and guidance skills, with an ability to display empathy and act as a positive role model for apprentices
• demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain relationships, including fostering relationships between employers and their apprentices
• ability to identify appropriate solutions and provide assistance, including referral to specialist organisations.

Current driver licence is required.

An attractive base salary, plus a fully maintained company vehicle, smart phone, laptop, 9.5% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading will be on offer to the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and any State/Territory Working with Children Check (where applicable).

About MEGT

Established in 1982, MEGT (Australia) Ltd is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting local employers, apprentices, and trainees for over 35 years.

MEGT employs approximately 650 staff members in 59 offices across every state in Australia, and in the ACT.

We provide:

• apprentice and traineeship recruitment, management and development
• training in nationally accredited courses
• English language courses
• specialised employment, training and mentoring services for Indigenous apprentices, trainees and their employers.

Our Culture

We are committed to providing an inclusive and collaborative environment for our staff. Our aim is to ensure our people are engaged, motivated and prepared with the skills and capabilities they need to deliver our goals. We do this by:

• making the health and safety of our workers our highest priority and providing a safe and healthy work environment
• attracting, retaining and developing the right people for the right roles
• understanding each other, embracing our differences and welcoming a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

The MEGT Difference

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• 17.5% leave loading
• 3-day Christmas-New Year closedown as a gift
• opportunity for career progression within a national organisation.

How to Apply

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please submit an application including a cover letter, detailing relevant industry experience, and a resume.

To obtain a position description, please visit our website www.megt.com.au:

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For all further queries please email [email protected] quoting the reference number 1590.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 29 July 2018.

MEGT (Australia) Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from all diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability.

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To find out more about MEGT, please visit our website at www.megt.com.au