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If you are a highly motivated and experienced Apprentice Program Lead, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Join our Operational Learning Services Team and become a leader who can inspire and support aspiring apprentices to reach their full potential.

• Starting base salary of $109,118 + 15% superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing opportunity
• South Canberra location with free parking

About Us

We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers.

At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability.

We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans.

Our teams of qualified professionals are passionate about powering our community. At Evoenergy, we live and breathe our agreed culture behaviours of being honest, collaborative, flexible, respectful, and positive.

About the role:

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in strategic workforce planning and assist in recruiting the best talent for the Apprentice Program. Your leadership skills and experience will be paramount in guiding and supporting apprentices throughout their journey.

If you have a proven track record of providing effective guidance and support to apprentices, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling position where you can help cultivate the future stars of tomorrow and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, support and leadership to the Apprentices.
• Support the development of individual training plans for Apprentices in liaison with the nominated Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and the Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP).
• Manage the induction of Apprentices and develop annual rotation schedules for placements.
• Meet and communicate with organisational branches, stakeholders, managers, and supervisors in relation to the apprenticeship program.
• Monitor and evaluate performance, conduct performance reviews for all Apprentices and promptly respond to performance issues.
• Conduct regular field visits, hold monthly toolbox talks, and ensure the provision of relevant forums for apprentices to network and engage with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate all organisational and regulatory reporting and applications associated to the Apprentice Program and monitor and report expenditure associated to Apprentice Budget.
• Support strategic workforce planning and the attraction, recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new Apprentices.
• Contextualise training material for training delivery to reflect Evoenergy’s work practices.

What will I need to be successful?

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and ESI industry training framework.
• A Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems Distribution Overhead or Power Systems Cable Jointing, Certificate III in Electrotechnology, or equivalent.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or willingness to obtain.
• Qualification or experience in leadership (desirable)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Technology skills that contribute to the effective execution of tasks
• Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office suite of software, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Demonstrates use of Learning Management Systems and web hosting platforms
• Working with vulnerable people check

Apply now

Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the ‘About you’ criteria above. 

To learn more about the role, we encourage you to contact Wayne Cleland, Assets Standards Manager, Strategy and Operations, on 0436 856 309 or on wayne.cleland@evoenergy.com.au

For guidance with the application process, contact recruitment@evoenergy.com.au

Applications close midnight Friday 6 October 2023. 

To gain a full understanding of the roles’ requirements, please review the attached Position Description.

Why should you work for us?

At Evoenergy, you’ll enjoy benefits such as:

• Competitive remuneration
• Subsidised gym membership
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employee rewards and recognition

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.