Post Trade Technical Trainer

At WesTrac, we're made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you've always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we're Made for More.
About the role
WesTrac Institute is currently seeking a Technical Trainer to join our team based onsite at our Tomago training facility. The Tomago WesTrac Institute facility is made up of 14 general classrooms, 2 labs and a large 5-bay workshop, delivering training to apprentices and post-trade courses year round.
Reporting to the Training Manager, the role is accountable for developing, delivering and assessing training in accordance with required standards and WesTrac's Core Values. The Institute in Tomago is a Registered Training Organisation which provides nationally accredited training through the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and non-accredited Post Trade equipment and system training.
We have opportunities in full-time, part-time, casual or contract positions working with your availability.
As the Technical Trainer, you will engage with internal and external key stakeholders to identify and understand their training needs and deliver quality training.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality training to standardised course content
• Flexibility in delivery with online and Face to face on customer sites and our Tomago facility
• Prepare and plan resources and materials for training delivery
• Continuous improvement of course curriculum
• Delivering to Industry standards & workplace safety standards
• Educating a broad range of employees and external customers

Travel will be required on an ad hoc basis to delivery training across various NSW sites.
Skills & Experience
Essential

• Qualifications in:
  • Mobile Plant Technology and/or Heavy Commercial Vehicle
  • Automotive Electrical Technology

• Extensive mining and or construction industry experience
• Computer skills including Microsoft office suite
• Excellent organisational & delivery skills, with the ability to plan, manage fluctuating workloads and conflicting priorities to achieve deadlines
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal with the ability to influence and inspire groups of people with a passion for transferring knowledge and skills
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment
• Drivers licence with the ability and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Previous heavy machinery experience or exposure to Caterpillar products is desirable
• Dual Trade Mobile Plant and Auto Electrical

You will possess a professional and proactive approach to your work. As a strong communicator and influencer you will have the ability to work effectively with all levels of the business and will be adept in ensuring customer satisfaction during the learning experience.
Why Join WesTrac?
As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

• Competitive remuneration
• Relocation assistance for Eligible Candidates
• Job security and serious potential for advancement
• Refer a friend program - work alongside your mates and receive up to $3000 for each successful referral
• Annual Remuneration and performance review
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage
• Discounted private health
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Online Learning Library to support your continued development
• Salary Packaging + Novated leases
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools

*Please note, our Recruitment Team will be on leave from COB Friday 22nd December 2023 until Monday 8th January 2024. During this period, no applications will be processed and phones and inboxes will be unattended. Please allow our team time to process your application in the new year if it was submitted over the closure period. Should you wish to leave a message for a member of the Recruitment Team to contact you on their return, you can direct enquiries to NSWRecruitment@westrac.com.au with the job requisition number in the subject line. Emails will be responded to and applications will resume processing from January 8th onwards. Please contact your relevant Recruiter should you require assistance before the shutdown period on 1300 797 028.
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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.