The Opportunity
The Training Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and delivering site-based training and competency programs for a FIFO mining contractor workforce. This role ensures all personnel meet statutory, client, and company training requirements, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational capability across the project.
About The Role
We are seeking an individual with significant demonstrated experience motivating and leading a team of Training Advisors and Trainer Assessors. Based at our Gruyere Mining Operations on a 4/3, 4/3, 8/6 roster from Perth, the Training Manager partners with site leadership and corporate stakeholders to drive a high performance training culture aligned to production and safety outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement site training strategies aligned with client, legislative, and company requirements.
* Lead the training team (trainers, assessors, administrators) to deliver high-quality outcomes.
* Drive continuous improvement in training systems, materials, and delivery methods.
* Promote a strong safety and competency based training culture across site.
* Maintain Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and site training matrices.
* Oversee competency verification processes (VOC/RPL where applicable).
* Manage audits (internal, client, regulatory) and close out actions.
* Oversee delivery of site inductions, machine / plant competencies and safety and refresher training.
* Coordinate upskilling programs aligned to workforce planning.
* Identify capability gaps and implement targeted training solutions.
* Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training records.
* Ensure accurate tracking of competencies, licences, and expiries.
* Lead, coach, and mentor training team members.
* Manage performance, development, and succession planning.
* Ensure trainers and assessors maintain required certifications.
Qualifications
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).
* Previous experience in a Training Manager or Senior Trainer role within mining or heavy industry.
* Strong understanding of mining operations (e.g. production, drill & blast, maintenance).
* Demonstrated experience managing compliance and training systems.
* Experience working in FIFO or remote site environments.
* Diploma in Training Design & Development or similar.
* LMS administration experience.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Excellent organisational and planning capability.
* High attention to detail and compliance mindset.
* Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Collaborative and proactive approach.
* Strong integrity and accountability.
Benefits
* Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement.
* Salary sacrifice options.
* A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance, travel & retail products.
* Referral bonus program.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best selves to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
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