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• Develop and drive the growing focus on post trade training
• Bring your passion for adult learning and innovation to our RTO team
• Full time permanent role at our state of the art RTO facility

For more than 25 years WesTrac has set the benchmark in equipment management solutions, providing customers across Western Australia, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. As one of the largest authorised Cat equipment dealers in the world, WesTrac provides customer with a wide range of machinery and construction equipment as well as comprehensive whole-of-life management solutions. With more than 3,000 staff and 140 apprentices, WesTrac is dedicated to creating and delivering outstanding value for our employees. Let’s do the Work.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - POST TRADE | TOMAGO

About the role

As the technology of Caterpillar equipment continues to evolve, so too must the skills of our technicians to provide our customers with the highest level of skill and expertise.

Reporting to the General Manager – People & Culture, in the newly created role of Employee Development Manager - Post Trade, you will lead a team of highly skilled and passionate technical trainers. With the ability to design and deploy contemporary learning strategies, based on a systematic and structured approach to identifying the learning needs across our business, this role will be critical to deliver on our learning and development strategy for the next 5 years.

This is a permanent full time position working Monday to Friday, offered with a competitive salary package.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to define and scope post-trade training requirements and develop and deploy annual training plans across the Tomago workshops and regional branch network 
• Play a strategic role in setting the direction and development of our training programs by ensuring they are innovative, fit for purpose, address adult learning principles and meet customer needs 
• Build an inclusive, innovative and engaging learning culture within the post-trade training team

Why WesTrac Institute?

At WesTrac Institute we strive to be the leading training centre of excellence for mobile and underground mining equipment. Just 30 minutes from Newcastle, our state of the art Institute in Tomago is a Registered Training Organisation which provides nationally accredited training through the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). 

Recent changes and innovation represent an exciting new phase for the WesTrac Institute, making it a great place to learn for our people and a competitive advantage for our business.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of end to end training systems and processes, from needs analysis through to evaluation, content development, delivery, and measurement
• Enthusiasm and infectious passion for reinvigorating the adult learning space, engaging our stakeholders and bringing them on the development journey
• Leadership and management experience with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate teams
• Sound working knowledge of Registered Training Organisation Management and National VET Framework
• Previous work within a RTO/Training environment preferred
• Desirable - Trade Qualification, qualifications within Training and Education, Certificate IV Training and Assessment
• Previous industrial or heavy machinery experience and exposure to Caterpillar products is highly desirable but not essential
• Drivers licence with the ability and willingness to travel to engage with key stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits scheme
• Company funded income protection
• Flexible work arrangements
• Purchased leave
• Discounted private health plan
• Fitness Passport

Apply Now

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link.

For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment team on 1300 797 028 and reference Job No. 877789.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.