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Apprenticeship Liaison Manager – Construction

Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Manage apprentices and host employers, including recruitment support, induction, onboarding, mobilisation and ongoing on
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and site conditions; ensure safe work practices, supervision and
  • Build host relationships and liaise with RTOs to support training progression and completion outcomes.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Senior

Description

Manage your own portfolio of apprentices and host employers across site. A role with real ownership, strong relationships, and a direct impact on outcomes. 

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  
  • Explore opportunities to create new apprentice placements by engaging prospective host employers and nurturing those relationships over time 

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 
  • Strong 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. 

Company Overview

MC Labour Group provides quality labour-hire personnel in the Building, Civil & Rail Construction industry. Our services complement our clients’ core activities and their contribution to the end product. For over 25 years we have built a database of over 30,000 talented people to support our clients. With 5 locations Australia-wide and operating across construction and a broad range of sectors MC Labour has earned a reputation for setting the highest quality standards in labour-hire, increasing clients’ productivity, and reducing costs