Construction Training Manager

NEX Building Group Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on building a home

Income protection insurance

Purchased leave

Parental leave

Employee discounts

AIA Vitality health program

Diversity and inclusion programs

Employee assistance program

Online learning library

Industry memberships

Attractive remuneration

Job summary

NEX Building Group Pty Ltd is seeking a Construction Training Manager to lead onboarding, induction and ongoing training for our construction workforce. The role is based at Norwest with travel to NSW regional branches to conduct inductions for new hires.

You will drive a three-week induction program, coordinate training and e-learning modules, and collaborate with site leaders and HR to plan effective onboarding across our brands.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical construction and safety training.
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment is required.
• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively engage with people at all levels.
• Strong commitment to safety, health & environment procedures.
• Willingness to learn new technology and work with a diverse team.
• Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and deliver a three-week induction program to onboard new site supervisors.
• Arrange training rooms and practical site-based learning; ensure e-learning modules are completed.
• Partner with construction managers and HR to plan induction training.
• Conduct training analysis to identify skill gaps and address them via multi-modal training.
• Manage completion of structured inductions including policy acknowledgement.
• Deliver structured training using a blend of virtual, online and in-person methods.
• Oversee MJH Construction Cadetship, Traineeship and Graduate Programs.
• Mentor early career talent to map career development and improve retention.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety culture

Driver’s license

Education

Cert IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Construction Training Manager

• Join the NEX Building Group L&D team as a Construction Training Manager
• Manage technical training, inductions and onboarding for our construction employees
• Norwest location and involves travel to our NSW regional branches to conduct inductions of new hires

The NEX Building Group is a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1,200 passionate employees nationally. Our purpose is to build beautiful homes and better futures for Australian families. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia’s leading home building group. Our iconic brands including McDonald Jones Homes, Mojo Homes, Brighton Homes, Weeks Homes, Wilson Homes and Arden Homes are the most trusted and recognised new home builders in regions they operate.

From architecturally designed first homes and multi-residential projects to luxurious residences and investment properties, our brands strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.

Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.

Our perks and benefits

• Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period)
• Income protection insurance– 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury
• Purchased leave – opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year
• Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer (we’re proud of this benefit!)
• Employee discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), motor vehicles (Mitsubishi), home appliances, energy, health insurance and more
• AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program
• A genuine focus on diversity and inclusion (we’re proud of our Women in Construction Program and annual Building Inclusivity Awards)
• Employee assistance program to support your mental, financial and physical wellbeing
• A huge catalogue of online learning and ongoing professional development programs
• NAWIC and HIA corporate membership
• Attractive remuneration
• And so much more!

About the opportunity

Reporting into the Organisational Development Manager you will play a crucial role in contributing to the success of the McDonald Jones Homes and MOJO Homes construction teams through facilitating onboarding, induction, and ongoing training for our construction employees. More specifically, you will:

• Facilitate and deliver a three-week induction program with the aim of setting new construction site supervisors are onboarded and set up for success
• Arrange training room and practical construction site based learning and ensure that eleanring modules are completed within induction timeframes
• Partner closely with key stakeholders including construction managers, and HR to plan relevant, timely and effective induction training
• Conduct thorough training analysis to identify critical skill gaps with our construction and operations teams and address these through multi modal training
• Manage completion of structured inductions including acknowledgement of policies and procedures
• Deliver structured, engaging training utilising a blended approach of virtual, online and in person
• Oversee employees completing the MJH Construction Cadetship, Traineeship and Graduate Programs
• Mentor and coach construction early career talent to ensure effective career plans are being mapped for their future development to improve retention, engagement and productivity
• Identify ways to improve our technical training programs and construction team onboarding experiences

About you

You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Experience delivering technical construction and safety training
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment
• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to positively engage with people at all levels
• A strong commitment to safety, health & environment procedures
• A willingness to learn new technology and work with a diverse team
• Driver’s license

Interested?

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.