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Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low‐carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open‐cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
* 26 weeks full‐paid, or 52 weeks half‐paid parental leave for primary carers
* 14% superannuation contributions
* The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
* Education assistance up to $8,000 per year
* Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns or residential option to live on Groote Eylandt considered.
As the Training Specialist, you will be responsible for enhancing excavator productivity, operator capability and safe load and haul performance through targeted training, technical guidance and data‐driven improvement.
* Analysing excavator performance data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency
* Delivering operator development programmes focused on best ‐ practice techniques and machine care
* Conducting field assessments and coaching to reinforce safe, effective operating behaviours
* Collaborating with operational teams to address bottlenecks and align improvement strategies
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
* Extensive experience operating and/or supervising large mining excavators (e.g. EXC 2500/2600 or equivalent)
* Strong understanding of load and haul operations and equipment interaction
* Ability to interpret performance data and translate insights into practical improvements
* Confident coaching and mentoring capability with frontline operators
* Sound judgement in safety, risk management and operational decision ‐ making
Qualifications for this position are
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or ETASS
* G1, G8, G9 (or equivalent) risk management, investigation and communication units
* Current C Class Driver's Licence
* Current RII competencies for Excavator, Dozer and Haul Truck
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on Monday 9th February 2026.
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