Ausdrill is seeking an experienced and proactive **Lead Quality and Training** professional to join our team. 12-month maternity leave cover. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR HSEQT, this is a key leadership role that combines quality assurance and workforce capability development to ensure operational excellence and compliance across our business.
**About the Role**
The **Lead Quality and Training** is responsible for the implementation and oversight of Ausdrill's training strategy, quality assurance frameworks, and compliance systems. This role leads the training team, supports audit and continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes a high-performance culture aligned with Ausdrill's standards, policies, and values.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Implement Ausdrill's training strategy to meet operational goals, regulatory obligations, and workforce capability needs.
- Lead the training team to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery and coverage across all operational sites.
- Maintain and improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) complies with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, WHS Regulations, and company policies.
- Plan and conduct internal system and process audits.
- Maintain accurate training and quality records, audit findings, non-conformance registers, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyse data from audits, feedback, and performance metrics to drive training and quality improvements.
- Act as the central point of contact for the IMS and provide support, advice, and communication to stakeholders.
- Review and report on nonconformities, customer feedback, rework data, and corrective actions.
- Encourage and oversee effective use of the document management system to support quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Foster strong collaboration with HR, HSE, operations, and other key stakeholders to address skill gaps and compliance risks.
**About You**:
You're a confident communicator and systems thinker who understands the link between capability, compliance, and performance. You bring a blend of hands-on training delivery and a strong background in quality assurance or auditing, ideally within the mining or heavy industry sector.
**Knowledge, Skills & Experience**:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role in training, quality assurance, or learning & development.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience conducting internal audits and working within an IMS framework.
- Demonstrated experience with Learning Management Systems (INX desirable).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and SharePoint (metadata experience desirable).
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
- Experience in the mining industry or similar high-risk sector is highly regarded.
**Qualifications**:
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable).
- Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent (desirable).
- Formal auditing qualifications or certifications (highly regarded).
- Click on the **Apply** button to start your journey and join the Ausdrill team today.
Please note, we will not be accepting agency submissions at this time.