Recruitment Officer

About the Role

Apprenticeships Are Us is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join our Victorian team. This newly created position has been established to support the continued growth of our Victorian operations while assisting recruitment activities across Victoria and Western Australia.

This is a diverse role that combines recruitment, apprentice placement support, stakeholder engagement, and business support activities. Working closely with the Victorian Apprentice Employment Manager (AEM), you will play a key role in sourcing and assessing candidates, supporting apprentice placements, engaging with schools and employment service providers, and helping drive growth across the region.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying talent, and helping people take the first step in their careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct recruitment interviews and assess candidate suitability for apprenticeship opportunities.

• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, from initial enquiry through to placement.

• Maintain accurate candidate records, interview notes, assessments, and onboarding documentation.

• Work closely with Apprenticeship Employment Managers to match suitable candidates to host employer opportunities.

• Prepare candidate summaries and recommendations for vacancies.

• Maintain a pipeline of job-ready candidates across multiple industries.

• Coordinate reverse marketing activities and candidate referrals.

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Victorian Apprenticeship Employment Manager, including scheduling, reporting, candidate tracking, and placement coordination.

• Assist with apprentice placement activities, onboarding processes, and host employer engagement.

• Support business development initiatives by preparing candidate pipelines and recruitment updates.

• Coordinate recruitment events, interview days, and group recruitment activities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, employment service providers, and community organisations.

• Promote apprenticeship pathways through school presentations, careers expos, information sessions, and student engagement activities.

• Represent Apprenticeships Are Us at networking events, industry forums, careers expos, and community events.

• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and Group Training Organisation standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in recruitment, employment services, apprenticeships, labour hire, education, or a similar people-focused role.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Confidence conducting interviews and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills and experience using CRM or database systems.

• A proactive, professional, and solutions-focused approach.

• A genuine passion for helping people build successful careers.

• Must have a valid driver's licence

What We Offer:

At Apprenticeships Are Us, we are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace where employees can develop professionally while making a real impact.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package.

• Fully maintained company vehicle.

• Mobile phone and laptop.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

• Career progression opportunities within a growing national organisation.

• The opportunity to help shape the future workforce and support the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

About Us

Apprenticeships Are Us Ltd is a registered charity and not-for-profit Group Training Organisation dedicated to helping Australians start and complete apprenticeships and traineeships.

With a strong foundation in the automotive industry, we have expanded into a diverse range of industries and work closely with employers, schools, training providers, and community organisations to create meaningful career opportunities.

Our mission is simple: to create sustainable career pathways by connecting apprentices and trainees with quality host employers while providing ongoing mentoring, support, and development throughout their apprenticeship journey.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and join a passionate team dedicated to helping people build successful careers through apprenticeships.