Who We Are

WPC Group is a national leader in apprenticeship and traineeship employment, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. As one of the country’s leading Group Training Organisations, we connect ambitious Australians with career-defining opportunities.

For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with companies of all sizes to deliver Mentored Apprenticeship Programs, providing innovative workforce solutions. With more than 200 employer partners nationally, we specialise in the attraction, mentoring and retention of apprentices and trainees—helping to shape the future workforce.

About the role

WPC Group and NEXTGen Jobs are on the lookout for a motivated, people-focused professional to join our team as a Recruitment & Business Development Officer. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment, business development or workforce development.

Reporting to the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Manager and the Group Operations Manager, you will play a key role in helping us grow, recruiting for the right opportunities and building strong relationships with local employers.

This dynamic, dual-purpose role combines recruitment and business development support while ensuring high-quality administrative and customer service delivery – and you will be learning and gaining experience across the board.

You’ll assist with recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, screening and onboarding, while also supporting proactive business development by canvassing new employer partnerships and promoting our workforce solutions.

Key responsibilities:

Recruitment Support

Draft and post job ads.

Source, screen, and interview candidates for apprenticeship and traineeship roles.

Schedule interviews and assist with onboarding, documentation and compliance checks.

Keep recruitment pipelines and candidate data up-to-date in the CRM.

Support a smooth and professional candidate experience.

Business Development & Employer Engagement

Proactively contact new employers and promote our programs.

Research industry trends and find new leads.

Build and maintain strong employer relationships.

Support outreach strategies to grow workforce development opportunities.

Prepare proposals and promotional materials for clients.

Maintain accurate employer records in the CRM.

Represent us at expos, events, and community forums.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement

Respond to enquiries from employers, apprentices and the public.

Deliver friendly, professional service every step of the way.

Build lasting relationships and support our growing network.

About You

You are eager to learn, thrive on connecting with people, and are driven to grow your career. You’re confident diving into market research, running sharp email campaigns and making impactful face-to-face introductions—supported every step of the way by our national business development team.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Communicate clearly and confidently.

Take initiative and work well independently.

Love building relationships and helping others succeed.

Stay organised while juggling multiple priorities.

Bring experience in recruitment, customer service or sales.

Are passionate about workforce development and making a positive impact in the community.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team.

Grow your career in recruitment and business development.

Make a real impact, helping young South Australians into work.

Work from our bright, modern office on Hutt Street, Adelaide.

Ready to make your mark?
If you're looking for more than just a job, if you want to grow, learn, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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