Aboriginal Employment Strategy Field Officer

Field Officer

School Based Traineeship Program
Location: Perth

Job Description
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) operates a highly successful School Based Traineeship Program for Aboriginal students in high school. The program allows the trainees to work with a host employer, complete a Certificate 2 in Business Services while completing their HSC. The banking sector is our primary partner in the program with the ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and National Australia Bank all seeking to expand their number of trainees in Western Australia.

The AES is seeking a highly motivated and well organised individual to assist in the management of the program in Western Australia. It is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in developing Aboriginal students to succeed in the workplace. The successful applicant will be given a portfolio of trainee’s who they will be mentoring to ensure they successfully complete the traineeship, working closely with the trainee’s host employer and school, apprenticeship centre and registered training organisation.

Duties:
Meet with schools to promote SBT program
Liaise with host employers regarding selection of trainee’s
Liaise with schools regarding performance of trainee’s
Provide ongoing mentoring support to trainee’s
Provide ongoing advice and support to host employer
Administration of the SBT program
Work in accordance with Group Training Organisation standards
Database management

Selection Criteria:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Drivers licence
Strong communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Australians and the issues they face in employment
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work across a range of diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work to targets

Desirable:
Tertiary qualification
Experience working with young people
Experience in human resource management
Experience working within the education sector

Remuneration package: base salary up to $50,000.

Inquiries: Teena Forrest 0438 242 823 or teena.forrest@aes.org.au

Closing Date: Friday 5th May