Apprenticeship Liaison Manager – Construction (Melbourne)

Manage your own portfolio of apprentices and host employers across site. A role with real ownership, strong relationships, and a direct impact on outcomes — not just coordination. About CORE CORE is a Group Training Organisation focused on delivering high-quality apprenticeship outcomes across the construction industry. We employ apprentices and partner with host employers and Registered Training Organisations to ensure placements are safe, compliant and set up for long-term success. Our approach is grounded in strong governance, operational discipline and a genuine commitment to developing skilled, job-ready tradespeople. About the Role This is a field-based role responsible for managing a portfolio of apprentices and host employers. You will be the key point of contact on site — supporting apprentices, maintaining strong host relationships, and ensuring safety, performance and training outcomes are on track. You will operate with a high level of autonomy and be trusted to make sound, practical decisions in real time. Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end apprentice lifecycle, including recruitment support, induction, onboarding, mobilisation and ongoing field support
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor apprentice progress and site conditions
- Ensure safe work practices, supervision and compliance standards are met
- Support apprentices with performance, engagement and development
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with host employers
- Address issues early and implement practical, timely solutions
- Liaise with RTOs to support training progression and completion outcomes
- Maintain accurate, timely and compliant documentation
- Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and support future placements About You
- Experience in a Group Training Organisation, apprenticeship, or training-focused environment
- Experience working directly with apprentices or young adults, including mentoring and support
- Strong understanding of apprenticeship frameworks, training progression and completion requirements
- Exposure to construction environments highly regarded
- Confident building credibility with apprentices, supervisors and stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage performance issues and have direct, professional conversations
- Robust organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your portfolio What Will Set You Apart
- Experience managing a portfolio of apprentices and host employers
- Strong stakeholder management across site-based environments
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
- Ability to build relationships that lead to repeat placements and long-term partnerships Why Join CORE
- Backed by an established and respected labour group
- A role with genuine ownership and autonomy
- Direct impact on apprentice outcomes and career pathways
- Strong focus on safety, quality and long-term success
- Opportunity to grow as the business expands Apply Now If you’re confident on site, experienced in apprenticeship environments, and looking for a role where you can take ownership and deliver outcomes — we’d like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrvh8