Project Manager - Women in Trades

$100K - $110K + super + vehicle

About the Role

PEER is seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Manager – Women in Trades to lead the implementation of initiatives that support women entering trade-based careers through pre-vocational training pathways at PEER.

The Big Sister: Advanced Mentoring project is the first project the successful candidate will lead within PEER. This project involves targeted awareness events, promotion of pre-vocational courses for women into electrical and clean energy-related trades and mentoring new apprentices.

This is a hands-on role that blends project management, community engagement, industry collaboration, and direct participant support.

You will work closely with accredited training provider PEER, supporting women into vocational training, apprenticeships, and sustainable trade careers.

A Day in the Life of This Role

No two days are the same. Your work may include:

• Delivering school presentations, career talks, and vocational counselling sessions
• Coordinating and attending try-a-trade events and industry engagement activities
• Planning and delivering community and industry events
• Participating in internal project meetings and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting marketing, communications, and promotion of Women in Trades programs
• Mentoring female electrical apprentices
• Recruiting women into pre-apprenticeship and vocational training programs
• Managing project reporting, compliance, and data tracking
• Building and maintaining relationships with schools, community organisations, and industry partners

About the Big Sister Program

• Accredited Cert II Electrotechnology training via PEER
• Structured mentoring and apprenticeship support
• Confidence-building and employability development
• Exposure to electrical and clean energy career pathways
• Transition support into electrical apprenticeships

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Women in Trades programs and initiatives
• Oversee planning, delivery, and evaluation of program activities
• Ensure compliance with funding, reporting, and governance requirements

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organisations, and industry partners
• Represent PEER at events, expos, and engagement activities

Participant Engagement & Support

• Support recruitment into pre-apprenticeship and vocational training pathways
• Mentor and support women entering trade courses and careers
• Contribute to improved retention and apprenticeship transition outcomes

Program Development & Promotion

• Contribute to marketing, communications, and promotional activity
• Support growth and visibility of Women in Trades initiatives
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and expansion

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate participant data and records
• Prepare project reporting and funding deliverables
• Ensure compliance with organisational and funding requirements

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Trades qualification or demonstrated trade experience (including on-site trade experience)
• Strong understanding of trade environments, workplace safety, and compliance requirements
• Experience or knowledge in vocational training, apprenticeships or workforce development environments
• Ability to confidently engage with industry, schools, and community stakeholders

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or supporting learners in a professional or educational capacity
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally as required

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• A confident and engaging communicator
• A strong public speaker who connects well with diverse audiences
• Skilled in building and maintaining relationships across industry and community
• Passionate about trade careers, particularly increasing participation of women (and inclusive of all cohorts)
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities

Why This Role Matters

Women remain significantly under-represented in trade industries. This role directly contributes to changing that by creating supported, visible and accessible pathways into trades.

You will help to:

• Increase participation of women in trade careers
• Strengthen apprenticeship pathways and retention
• Build industry connections and mentoring networks
• Deliver meaningful workforce outcomes

Apply

If you are passionate about strengthening education-to-employment pathways that support diversity, we encourage you to apply.

PEER is committed to inclusion and building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, people living with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, and individuals who may not meet every criterion but are passionate about shaping the future workforce of South Australia.

Applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and resume.

Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For a confidential discussion, please email [email protected] with your contact details to request a call back.

Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 15 May.