Regional Training Manager - Registered Training Organisation

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. 

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Training Manager to join our West Coast Training team based in our Welshpool Branch.

This position reports to the National Manager – Technical Capability & Training whereby you will be responsible for managing the RTO operations in your respective region and delivering accredited training requirements for Komatsu. This includes the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training across our branches based throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory; as well as supporting our external customers.

You will be responsible for supporting and implementing the strategic business growth by promoting Komatsu’s RTO training services and solutions to external clients in order to increase activity and boost revenue through the RTO leveraging off the business development efforts by existing sales professionals within Komatsu.

The ideal candidate must be a strong thoughtful leader and be able to collaborate across the wider team to ensure the training department’s success. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives outlined by the General Manager, taking responsibility for performance outcomes
• Ensure accreditation of training programs aligns with internal and external customer requirements
• Market and promote training to both internal and external stakeholders, emphasizing the quality of OEM-certified and nationally recognized programs
• Collaborate with other National Training Managers in a shared service initiative
• Maintain compliance with RTO standards, including ASQA/State-based reporting for WA.
• Oversee curriculum design and implementation of technical programs, emphasizing OEM certification
• Manage e-learning technologies in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Work with the Client Relationships Manager to follow up on and convert training enquiries
• Develop training plans in collaboration with the Business Stakeholders, allocating trainers based on customer needs and requirements
• Effectively lead and motivate a geographically dispersed team of trainers
• Share management responsibilities for the training function with the Regional RTO Training Manager – East Coast Operations
• Analyze the training group for knowledge, educational advancement, adult learning principles, and methodologies
• Implement innovative training solutions, such as VR/AR, to enhance the Komatsu training business solutions

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Company funded Income Protection Insurance
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus
• Referral Program: $3,000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu 

What we are looking for:

• Hold a recognized diploma qualification in Business and/or Leadership, demonstrating a strong foundation in management principles
• Possess a Diploma or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, showcasing expertise in designing and delivering effective training programs
• Bring a minimum of 5 years of managerial experience within the Registered Training Organization (RTO) environment, showcasing a deep understanding of its operations
• Display a strong customer service focus, ensuring a client-centric mindset in all interactions and solutions provided
• Demonstrated financial, resources and operation budget management skills
• Attention to detail, excellent communication, time management and organisational ability
• Demonstrated experience of proactive client engagement to uncover opportunities to provide service solutions and sell services
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, facilitating clear and effective communication within the team and with stakeholders

Ready to get started? Apply now!

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.