About TACC – You’re in good hands

The Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has a 90-year history, a progressive future and is a division of the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).

TACC is the leading advocacy and membership organisation representing automotive businesses in Tasmania. We provide our members with support in Industrial Relations, OHS&E, apprenticeship services and technical support via MotorTech.

The TACC Group Training Scheme creates valuable pathways into the automotive industry, connecting individuals with apprenticeship opportunities. TACC recruits, employs, and places apprentices with host employers, providing ongoing mentoring and support. The team works closely with both apprentices and businesses to ensure positive, successful outcomes for all.

About The Role

The Field Manager – Apprenticeships plays a key role in shaping the next generation of automotive talent across Tasmania.

You’ll manage and grow apprentice relationships across Tasmania while building strong partnerships with host employers and key industry stakeholders.

You will support apprentices and trainees throughout their journey, working closely with employers, schools, and training providers to drive engagement, retention, and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with apprentices, host employers, schools, and training providers.

• Drive growth in apprentice numbers through networking, employer engagement, and recruitment initiatives.

• Develop rapport and trust with apprentices and host employers, proactively addressing workplace, learning, or personal challenges that may impact successful outcomes.

• Promote TACC Auto Apprenticeships Group Training services to host employers.

• Collaborate with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to ensure apprentices receive appropriate training support and guidance.

• Identify and recruit new apprentices, including conducting pre-assessment testing and coordinating placements.

• Monitor apprentice performance and training progress, ensuring competency completion in line with training contract requirements.

• Provide ongoing mentoring and support throughout the apprenticeship journey.

• Manage WorkCover claims, illness-related absences, and return-to-work processes as required.

About You

You need to be a people person with emotional intelligence and either hold an Australian automotive trade qualification or come from an allied industry with supervisory or training experience.

You are a clear communicator with a passion for helping businesses and apprentices succeed while building relationships through trust and respect. You'll need to be self-motivated, level-headed, highly organised, and enjoy achieving key performance indicators.

Ideally based in Hobart, there will be a requirement for the successful candidate to travel across the state. 

A current valid driver license, a Working with Children Card, and the right to work in Australia are essential. A Cert IV OHS or higher qualification is desirable.

Why Choose Us?

At TACC, we are building a high-performance culture and currently have a career-defining opportunity for the right applicant to join an industry-leading employer association.

The role includes an attractive salary package comprising base + super + fully serviced company vehicle + fully paid mobile phone + laptop + uniform.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences for our members and for each other.

The successful candidate will be offered a supportive working environment within a positive and professional team, along with:

• Health and wellbeing program - includes annual flu vaccinations, skin checks and more

• Employee Assistance Program - including confidential counselling for you and your immediate family members.

• Additional Leave - we offer an additional five bonus days off from work per year (on top of your standard annual leave entitlements) and the option to purchase additional annual leave

• A flexible working environment - we strike a balance between what you need and what works for the business for most positions. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available to support you in your work and life commitments and passions.

• Learning & Development - opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge in your area of expertise that will enable you to drive change and deliver successful results

How to apply

We value and respect the different perspectives and experiences our people bring to work each day and aim to increase the diversity of our workforce so if you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you so click Apply!

To be considered, your application must include your CV and cover letter clearly stating your experience.
VACC is an equal opportunity employer 

 
No recruitment agencies - thank you.