At PEER, we build careers through high-quality apprenticeships and traineeships while supporting industry with skilled, work-ready talent. We are seeking an experienced senior leader to oversee the performance, wellbeing, supervision and compliance of our apprentices and trainees, while strengthening trusted partnerships with host employers across building, construction and defence sectors.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Employment Services, you will lead a team of Team Leads and Apprentice & Trainee Supervisors to:

• Drive retention, performance and completion outcomes

• Deliver consistent, high-quality workplace supervision and early intervention support

• Ensure compliance with GTO standards, WHS and employment frameworks

• Build and grow strong host employer relationships

• Contribute to major project and industry engagement across South Australia

• This is a highly visible leadership role that combines people leadership, operational oversight and strategic industry engagement.

About You

You are a confident and commercially astute leader with:

• Strong people leadership experience

• Background in client relationship management and compliance-focused environments

• Experience supporting young people, apprentices or trainees

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• GTO/RTO or building and construction experience will be highly regarded.

Why PEER?

• A values-driven culture build on the foundations of: Be Respectful. Be Brave. Be Connected. Be Committed.

• Opportunity to shape workforce outcomes across South Australia

• Senior leadership impact with strong cross-functional collaboration

• A role with purpose, influence and industry visibility

PEER Perks

• Full-time position offering hybrid work and flexibility
• Company car & car parking
• Competitive salary 
• Free access to an onsite gym
• On-site canteen
• Paid volunteer day per year
• Paid community service leave, eg military leave
• Free staff uniform (optional) and laundry allowance
• Monthly RDO Program
• Company Gifted Leave - Christmas shutdown period

PEER values inclusion and is committed to building a diverse working environment. We welcome applications from Veteran, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, people living with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals who may not tick all the criteria being sought but are passionate about shaping the future workforce of South Australia.

If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team and strengthen industry partnerships that create real career pathways, we look forward to hearing from you.  

Applications must be submitted online, email applications will not be accepted.  For a confidential discussion please email [email protected] with your contact details to request a call back.