About The Role
Project Manager – Women in Trades
$100K - $110K + super + vehicle
About The Role
PEER is seeking a agile and motivated Project Manager – Women in Trades to lead the implementation of initiatives that support women entering trade-based careers through pre‐vocational training pathways at PEER.
The Big Sister: Advanced Mentoring project is the first project the successful candidate will lead within PEER. This project involves targeted awareness events, promotion of pre‐vocational courses for women into electrical and clean energy‐related trades and mentoring new apprentices.
This is a hands‐on role that blends project management, community engagement, industry collaboration, and direct participant support.
You will work closely with accredited training provider PEER, supporting women into vocational training, apprenticeships, and sustainable trade careers.
A Day in the Life of This Role
No two days are the same. Your work may include:
Delivering school presentations, career talks, and vocational counselling sessions
Coordinating and attending try‐a‐trade events and industry engagement activities
Planning and delivering community and industry events
Participating in internal project meetings and stakeholder engagement
Supporting marketing, communications, and promotion of Women in Trades programs
Mentoring female electrical apprentices
Recruiting women into pre‐apprenticeship and vocational training programs
Managing project reporting, compliance, and data tracking
Building and maintaining relationships with schools, community organisations, and industry partners
About The Big Sister Program
The Big Sister: Advanced Mentoring Program promotes pre‐apprenticeship pathways into electrical and clean energy trades with PEER as the registered training organisation partner in SA. The program provides:
Accredited Cert II Electrotechnology training via PEER
Structured mentoring and apprenticeship support




Confidence‐building and employability development
Exposure to electrical and clean energy career pathways
Transition support into electrical apprenticeships
While the Project Manager – Women in Trades role initially leads The Big Sister Program within PEER, it will expand over time to include additional Women in Trades or other important industry initiatives, strengthening pathways into a broader range of trade careers and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead end‐to‐end delivery of Women in Trades programs and initiatives
Oversee planning, delivery, and evaluation of program activities
Ensure compliance with funding, reporting, and governance requirements
Stakeholder & Industry Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organisations, and industry partners
Represent PEER at events, expos, and engagement activities
Participant Engagement & Support
Support recruitment into pre‐apprenticeship and vocational training pathways
Mentor and support women entering trade courses and careers
Contribute to improved retention and apprenticeship transition outcomes
Program Development & Promotion
Contribute to marketing, communications, and promotional activity
Support growth and visibility of Women in Trades initiatives
Identify opportunities for program improvement and expansion
Reporting & Compliance
Maintain accurate participant data and records
Prepare project reporting and funding deliverables
Ensure compliance with organisational and funding requirements




Selection Criteria
Essential
Trades qualification or demonstrated trade experience (including on‐site trade experience)
Strong understanding of trade environments, workplace safety, and compliance requirements
Experience or knowledge in vocational training, apprenticeships or workforce development environments
Ability to confidently engage with industry, schools, and community stakeholders
Desirable
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain
Experience in mentoring, coaching, or supporting learners in a professional or educational capacity
Willingness and ability to travel regionally as required
Personal Attributes
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
A confident and engaging communicator
A strong public speaker who connects well with diverse audiences
Skilled in building and maintaining relationships across industry and community
Passionate about trade careers, particularly increasing participation of women (and inclusive of all cohorts)
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
Why This Role Matters
Women remain significantly under‐represented in trade industries. This role directly contributes to changing that by creating supported, visible and accessible pathways into trades.
You Will Help To
Increase participation of women in trade careers
Strengthen apprenticeship pathways and retention
Build industry connections and mentoring networks
Deliver meaningful workforce outcomes
PEER is committed to inclusion and building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, people living with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, and individuals who may not meet every criterion but are passionate about shaping the future workforce of South Australia.
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📌 Project Manager - Women In Trades Advanced Mentoring Program, Supporting Womenin Pre-Apprentic[...] (South Australia)
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