2026 AEN SA Field Officer of the Year

The AEN SA Field Officer of the Year Award is presented to an individual who is employed as a Field Officer by an AEN SA Member Group Training Organisation and has demonstrated outstanding performance, professionalism and commitment to supporting apprentices, trainees, host employers and the Group Training model.

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Nomination Form

You must:

Have been employed for a minimum of 12 continuous months as a Field Officer during the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 by a current AEN SA Member Group Training Organisation.
Currently be employed by a current AEN SA Member Group Training Organisation.

Your Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Group Training Organisation *

Section A: Overview

Provide a short description including:

Your Group Training Organisation (GTO)
Your current role as a Field Officer
Your reasons for choosing the Group Training industry and a Field Officer career pathway.

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Section B: Selection CriteriaThe Field Officer of the Year award recognises outstanding performance, dedication, and contribution in the role of a Field Officer. Nominees will be assessed against the following criteria:

Criterion 1: Career and professional achievements

Consider things such as:

Why you chose a career as a Field Officer.
How your role has developed throughout your career.
What professional development, qualifications or training you have completed.
What you have contributed to your organisation through your role.
Examples of achievements that have enhanced your effectiveness as a Field Officer.

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Criterion 2: Team and communication skills

Consider any skills you have developed through your role, such as:

How you communicate with apprentices, trainees, host employers and colleagues.
What you enjoy about working collaboratively with others.
Examples of building strong relationships with employers and apprentices.
Examples of conflict resolution, negotiation or problem solving.
What personal qualities you believe positively influence others.

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Criterion 3: Coaching, mentoring and ability to be an ambassador for Group Training

Tell us about and provide examples of:

When you have coached or mentored apprentices or trainees to achieve positive outcomes.
How you have supported apprentices and trainees experiencing challenges.
When you have taken a leadership role inside or outside your organisation.
Other activities where you have represented your organisation or the Group Training sector.
How you would describe the value and quality of the Group Training model.

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Criterion 4: Other qualities and pursuits

You may wish to include information about:

How you have demonstrated initiative in your role.
Other qualities that make you an outstanding Field Officer.
Community, industry or professional involvement.
Contributions to continuous improvement within your organisation.
Other achievements you believe would assist you in your role as AEN SA Field Officer of the Year.

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Section C: Attachments

Please upload up to five single A4 page attachments (e.g .jpg, .png, or .pdf). Please include one document per page, at a 100 percent ratio.

Optional to include:

Copies of training and education certificates
Professional qualifications
Certificates of completion
Awards
Letters of reference
Testimonials
Photographs or other supporting evidence relevant to your role as a Field Officer

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2026 AEN SA Field Officer of the Year

Nomination Form

Eligibility Criteria