Recruitment and Engagement Officer (VIC)

Recruitment and Engagement Officer (VIC)

The Opportunity

We’re passionate about empowering young people with the training and support they need to thrive in their careers — and we’re looking for a passionate Recruitment and Engagement Officer to help make it happen.

In this role, you’ll connect young talent with great employers, creating meaningful career pathways through apprenticeships and traineeships. You’ll build strong relationships with candidates, employers, schools, and community partners, all while helping to grow our network and make a lasting impact in workforce development.

This is the ideal opportunity for a recruiter who’s ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll bring intermediate mentoring and business development skills, supporting young people as they take their first steps into the workforce while building your capability to contribute to growth initiatives to expand our employer network and create new opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

Recruitment and Engagement

Screen, interview and shortlist applications based on eligibility requirements.

Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.

Represent WPC Group at career expos, industry events, and information sessions.

Work closely with employer partners to ensure a smooth recruitment and onboarding process.

Support new apprentices and trainees with their transition into the workforce, with mentorship, informative orientations, accurate administration, and compliance.

Marketing and Strategic Communications

Support attraction and selection strategies through presentations at schools, TAFEs, career expos and industry events.

Keep recruitment materials fresh and engaging.

Use social media and networking to source talent.

Administration and compliance

Maintain reports on recruitment activities.

Assist with employment contracts, PPE distribution, and compliance tasks.

Support the team with job listings and applicant tracking.

Who we are looking for

You’ll bring experience in end-to-end recruitment, and a genuine interest in developing people and building client relationships. Confident, proactive, and outcomes-focused, you’ll enjoy working with autonomy while being part of a collaborative and supportive team.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally.

Are self-motivated, proactive and take initiative, working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Bring exceptional administrative, customer service and organisational skills and a sharp eye for detail in everything you do.

Stay calm, focused, and adaptable when juggling competing priorities.

Are a natural networker who enjoys building lasting connections.

Know about apprenticeships, traineeships, or the VET system (highly regarded).

Previous experience in youth employment services and/or having current community organisation connections is advantageous.

Hold a current driver’s licence and can meet employment screening requirements.

Who We Are

For more than 40 years, WPC Group has been working with employers nationally to source and develop apprentice and trainee employment opportunities for young Australians. We pride ourselves on creating real pathways into skilled employment, supporting apprentices and trainees start meaningful life-long careers and organisations to build skilled workforces.

Ready to make your mark?

This role offers the opportunity to grow beyond traditional recruitment, into mentoring, business development, and contributing to growth and strategy. If you’re motivated by purpose, enjoy building relationships, and want to see your efforts make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about WPC Group visit www.wpcgroup.org.au

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