AddressWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
About the Team
This role is located in Redbank in Ipswich, QLD, However the requirement for travel is a must. The team is a close knit community with like-minded values, skills and experience. Overall the Training Team is responsible for designing and delivering high standard training to both internal and external parties. The team as whole also contributes to the review of materials for other departments and works closely with the Engineering department to facilitate testing of equipment and human factors.
About the Role
Reporting to the ILS Director, the Senior training manager is responsible for leading and managing the ILS Training Function which holds the accountability for the delivery of Training workpackages in support of all RDA projects and programmes. The key responsibility lies in Provision of Training Expertise to ensure that projects are designed, development and manufactured taking into account training systems and all training needs are identified.
The Senior Training Manager responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and improving the RDA Training Function organisation and related resources;
- Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process and procedures for the efficient delivery of Training outcomes;
- Leading the Functional Team, ensuring the team are trained, competent and have the requisite tools for delivering the SOW for all RDA programmes;
- Provide SME input and Estimation in support of Bids for new work. Directly liaise with the Programme and Customer in all stages of Bid and Tendering Process;
- Develop and Implement Quality Assurance process to ensure that deliverables are delivered " Right First Time" for the customer;
- Oversee and support the identification and management of Risks related to deliverables. Manage and support Issues escalated from the Training Managers;
- Oversee and support the definition of the actions and support necessary to ensure that the system attains the specified system readiness objectives with minimum Life Cycle Cost (LCC);
- Work closely with, and provide guidance and subject matter expertise to RDA project teams and sub-contractors as appropriate;
- Oversee and support the preparation and management of the Training requirements for ILS contracts and subcontractors, including acceptance of sub-contractor deliverables and performance;
- Maintain a collaborative and solutions focused approach with all internal and external customer interactions;
- Contribute to the development and management of the budgets;
- Regularly report on Training team business activities;
- Provide Leadership of the Training functional team including, coaching and mentoring, Succession Planning and Career path management;
- Support project review meetings in Australia and, where appropriate, overseas. Manage the contact specific requirements of the establishment of training systems
- Prepare contact status reports, including reporting progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Operational Performance Measures (OPMs);
- Provide guidance and assistance to the Project Manager (Training) as required;
- Developing functional relationships and maintaining close liaison with the Commonwealth and support contract training teams;
- Provide input into the Training System program body of work, including review of training documentation, contribution to planning, attendance at project related activities as part of the ILS team.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:
- Degree in Training Design or equivalent; or currently undertaking an equivalent course; or having appropriate experience
- Diploma of Project Management, or equivalent experience
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110);
- In-depth knowledge of Adult Learning Theories;
- Specialist level working knowledge of the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL);
- Work within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures;
- Demonstrated strong communication skills with a focus on stakeholder engagement and management;
- Technical Management experience, preferably in defence projects;
- Relevant product knowledge or the ability to gain such knowledge;
- Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required;
- Able to work in alternate locations, in Australia or overseas, for up to 4 weeks at a time.
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
- On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
- Generous internal incentive and referral program;
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
- We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.
CONTACT INFORMATION
RDA Talent Acquisition Team
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Applications will close on 10th of May 2024
