Pre Trade Supervisor

Posted Date:  15 Sept 2026
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Reporting to the RTO Manager, you will play a key leadership role in coordinating trainers, managing training delivery schedules, supporting team development, and ensuring a positive experience for apprentices and stakeholders.

About the Role

As the Pre-Trade Supervisor, you will lead a team of approximately 10 trainers and be responsible for ensuring training programs are delivered safely, effectively, and to a high standard. You'll work closely with trainers, students, and internal stakeholders to support operational excellence and continuous improvement within the training function.

Location: South Guildford

Roster: Monday – Friday 8.5 hour days (including meal break)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and support a team of Pre-Trade Trainers
  • Coordinate trainer schedules and resource allocation
  • Monitor training delivery and minimise disruptions through effective planning and risk management
  • Support trainer development and professional development requirements
  • Act as the primary point of contact for training operations and scheduling matters
  • Foster a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the training department
  • Ensure training programs are delivered in line with industry and organisational requirements

 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong leadership capability combined with hands-on trade experience and a passion for developing people.

Essential Requirements

  • Trade Certificate or equivalent within the Automotive industry (AUR qualification or equivalent)
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a trade environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to build professional relationships and maintain clear boundaries

Desirable

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or working towards completion
  • Experience within training, education, apprenticeships or workforce development environments

 Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to: 

 

  • Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. 
  • Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.  
  • Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.   
  • Employee Referral Program– Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles. 
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity 

 

 

Our Company & Commitment 

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. 

 

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality. 

 

Reference Number : 6333

 

 

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 is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.