Defence Training Coordinator

• Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate & GREAT Team
• 10-12month maternity contract
• Competitive salary

As a nationally recognised GTO and RTO, Programmed Training Services helps customers to develop and up-skill their workforce through technical and vocational skills including a range of apprenticeship and traineeship programs.  Working with Programmed Training Services means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety. 

We are currently seeking a Training Coordinatorfor a 10–12-month maternity leave cover (with the possibility of extension and or permanency) to join team our Defence Industries Intern Graduate scholarship (DIIGS) program. This role will suit an individual who is a well organised people-person, self-starter who is passionate about providing quality support for young people looking to forge a career in the Defence Industry. As a Training Coordinator, your role will include:

• Fostering and maintaining effective relationships with Defence Industry companies, universities and VET Coordinators.
• Work with host companies to ensure Graduates and Interns are getting appropriate work experience 
• Speak with industry groups and community organisations to gain feedback
• Promotion of the DIIGS to potential host employers and the incentives available.
• Monitoring incentive progression of student and hosts 
• Coordinate events, information sessions and attendance at career expos to promote program awareness.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection activities, induction and on-boarding processes.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and support to graduates and Interns to ensure successful completion of placements
• Liaising with universities to coordinate placement timings
• Working with DTWD, reporting on progression and KPI’s

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate an understanding of safety and a commitment to upholding safety standards
• Pro-active approach to finding solutions
• Dynamic team player and contributor
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships with various stakeholders at different levels
• A positive outlook
• Drive and Self-Motivation
• Experience in the training or development roles is favourable

Ability to travel is a mandatory requirement of the role. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a team with a desired commitment to provide candidates with quality workplace learnings and opportunities in the Defence Industry.  This role comes with an attractive salary and a car allowance with the ability to include flexible working arrangements.

• Be part of a GREAT team
• Access to range of benifits and great discounts with selected retailers
• Long term career potential
• An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative
• Opportunities for training development

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.