Apprentice Recruitment & Business Development Manager

Help build the next generation of skilled tradespeople

HIA Apprentices is Australia's leading employer of apprentices in the residential building industry. We connect apprentices with quality host businesses and provide ongoing mentoring, support, and training throughout their apprenticeship journey.

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Group Training Field Officer to join our team servicing the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region.

This is an autonomous and rewarding role where you'll work closely with apprentices, host employers, schools, training providers and industry stakeholders to support apprentice success while driving growth opportunities for HIA Apprentices.

About the Role

As a Group Training Field Officer, you will be responsible for recruiting new host employers and apprentices, maintaining strong client relationships, providing mentoring and support services, and ensuring apprentices and hosts receive a high level of service throughout the apprenticeship journey.

You will spend much of your time working directly with apprentices and host businesses across the region, conducting site visits, providing guidance and counselling, undertaking workplace assessments, and identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Recruitment

Identify and secure new host employer opportunities across the residential building industry

Recruit quality apprentices to meet workforce and growth requirements

Promote HIA Apprentices to prospective host businesses and industry stakeholders

Represent HIA Apprentices at trade nights, career expos, school events and industry functions

Conduct regular field visits with apprentices and host employers

Provide mentoring,



coaching and support to apprentices throughout their employment

Monitor workplace performance and training progression

Conduct workplace assessments in line with funding and compliance requirements

Coordinate host rotations where required

Provide advice regarding training agreements and apprenticeship obligations

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain effective relationships with:

Host employers

Schools and career advisers

Training organisations

Industry associations

Government and community stakeholders

Compliance & Administration

Maintain accurate records using internal systems

Ensure field visits and reporting requirements are completed within required timeframes

Support compliance with WHS and apprenticeship requirements

Assist with disciplinary, performance management and counselling processes when required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive self-starter who enjoys building relationships, working with people and driving business growth.

Demonstrated ability to generate and secure new business opportunities

Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

Confidence working independently and managing your own schedule

Professional approach with sound judgement and decision-making capability

Strong administration and computer skills





Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements

Ability to engage effectively with apprentices, employers and industry stakeholders

Current driver's licence

Ability to obtain or hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Check

Highly Regarded

Knowledge of the apprenticeship or Group Training Organisation (GTO) sector

Understanding of apprenticeship awards, wages and employment conditions

Residential building industry experience

Trade qualifications in a building-related trade

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Why Join HIA Apprentices?

Work with Australia's leading residential building industry association

Opportunity to positively influence the careers of future tradespeople

Autonomy and variety in your day-to-day work

Supportive and team-oriented team environment

Opportunity to build strong industry networks across the region

For over 80 years, HIA has proudly served as the representative body for Australia’s residential building industry.

Our enduring vision is to act as a unified voice on industry matters, to effect meaningful and lasting change, to deliver high-quality services in a cost-effective manner, and to collaborate with the sector in upholding exemplary standards through self-regulation and responsible commercial conduct.

For over 80 years, HIA has proudly served as the representative body for Australia’s residential building industry.

Our enduring vision is to act as a unified voice on industry matters, to effect meaningful and lasting change, to deliver high-quality services in a cost-effective manner, and to collaborate with the sector in upholding exemplary standards through self-regulation and responsible commercial conduct.

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📌 Apprentice Recruitment & Business Development Manager (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Housing Industry Association
📍 City of Gold Coast