Training And Development Coordinator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Training and Development Coordinator to drive the Aboriginal Pastoral Academy (APA) and coordinate the pre-employment program, mentoring jobseekers throughout the Kimberley.

Skills:

• Maintain a good understanding of local training needs to meet labour market demands.
• Support and track engagement of job seekers in training, alongside case managers and coordinators, and in line with KPI’s indicated by NIAA
• Coordinate strategic planning of future training opportunities to meet the needs of employment opportunities.
• Coordination of the APA pre-employment program, including intake of participants, development of PET and delivery of program.
• Oversee mentorship and post placement support to job seekers during the APA program.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside stakeholders to deliver a pre-employment program that focuses on developing skills for the pastoral industry.
• Manage the engagement of participants throughout the pre-employment program.
• Review of program success and implement improvements where necessary.
• Find appropriate candidates for the APA pre-employment program by collaborating with stakeholders, industry, providers, and the community.
• Onboard participants including medicals, criminal history screening and licensing.
• Engaging with participants ensuring they remain engaged during the pre-screening process.
• Maintain electronic records which as a minimum enable recording of risk and barrier strategies, and details of mentoring and/or post placement support delivered to the job seeker and/or employer.
• Conduct onsite support to job seekers throughout their placements within the APA.

Mandatory Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working and leading teams within the pastoral industry. Particularly on remote cattle stations and stock camps.
• Understand Training and upskilling requirements relevant to the pastoral industry.
• General understanding of the agricultural industry landscape, best practices and the Animal Welfare Act 2002 in Australia.
• Experience in project/program management or coordination.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proven administrative skill sets, inclusive of the ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Business Management and/or related discipline.
• Relevant experience designing and delivering training packages.

Other Requirements:

• A current C Class motor vehicle license.
• Ability to engage in regular travel (by road and air) inclusive of short stays away from home.

To receive a copy of the Position Description for the role, make any enquiries, and/or to lodge your application, please email:  **@jobpathways.org.au

To apply, you must provide a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role against the selection criteria, with a current resume.  

Job Pathways may reserve the right to fill the position prior to the ad closure date should a successful candidate arise.

Please note the role is based in Kununurra, WA.