Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world's leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.
Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.
About Talison Lithium:
Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.
The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.
About the Role:
Reporting into the General Manager - Operations, the Training Manager is accountable for Talison Lithium's training and development strategy, and management of company-wide training and workforce development activities. You will be tasked with ensuring that key learning projects achieve strategic and operational objectives.
Qualifications
The following qualification/s are considered desirable for this position:
* tertiary Qualification in Education, Human Resources or Business Administration (or a related field); and
* advanced Diploma in Training and Assessment.
* cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40122)
Skills
The incumbent should have the following skills and/or experience:
* extensive experience in a Senior Management position within a fast paced, multi-disciplined, operational environment (experience with or within the mining industry, desirable);
* high level of skill in strategic leadership, thinking and management skills to deliver workforce competency and development outcomes within an industrially complex operational environment;
* high level of skill in identifying and implementing initiatives and strategies to improve operational performance, safety and productivity;
* knowledge and understanding of the application of the Work Health and Safety Act and Work Health and Safety Regulations (2022);
* proven experience in the development and ongoing management of integrated Learning Management Systems (experience with SAP, desirable);
* extensive knowledge of workforce development and related policies, procedures, systems and associated legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to a heavily regulated operational environment;
* high level of conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills to respond to changing business needs;
* ability to take prompt action to accomplish business objectives including action beyond what is required;
* demonstrated experience in managing, forecasting and monitoring training budgets;
* excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, project management and change leadership skills; and
* a collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development and performance, and ability to lead in a fast paced, evolving environment;
Specific Duties include:
* lead a team of training and development professionals that are safety-focused and high-performing; and foster a culture that reflects a high level of customer service, teamwork and collaboration that builds awareness and capability of safety and workforce development across the organisation;
* develop a training and development approach that strongly positions Talison with compliance to legislative and organisational obligations and objectives;
* participate as an active member of the Senior Management Team, to provide company-wide (as well as and localised) advice on workforce competency and capability development, technical, operational, leadership and safety training and development, early careers development as well as training systems;
* lead the development of Talison's company-wide approach to workforce competency and capability development, in line with regulatory requirements and best practice;
* manage the establishment and implementation of workforce competency and development governance and assurance frameworks and policies through a risk based and innovative approach, that drives the overall training and development strategy and one that is reflective of industry best practice and organisational needs;
* manage the development and implementation of relevant training and development documents to ensure they are legislatively compliant, risk managed and consider business operations;
* provide capability, development and training technical direction and advice to relevant internal and external stakeholders as required; and
* build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a positive end-to-end customer experience and ensure that training and development activities reflect the wider strategic outcomes of Talison.
Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:
* flexible working environment;
* income protection insurance;
* life Insurance for employees under the company superannuation plan;
* attractive parental leave policy;
* salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
* participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.
Supporting a diverse workforce:
Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.
How to Apply:
Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.
This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at
We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.
It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation