FIFO Trainer and Assessor

Eastern Guruma Pty Ltd; Tom Price; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Perth

Family-friendly roster

Job summary

Eastern Guruma Pty Ltd is a civil and mining contractor based in Western Australia. We are seeking a hands-on Training & Competency Specialist to deliver and assess training, maintain records and drive safety and learning culture across projects.

You will manage training plans, coordinate VOCs, ensure compliance and work with site teams to uplift workforce capability. FIFO roster from Perth, 8:6 family-friendly scheduling.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Experience delivering training and conducting assessments in mining, civil construction or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of competency assessments, VOCs and training compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, especially training records and compliance.
• Ability to work with site teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess training in line with training packages, standards and site requirements.
• Conduct workplace assessments and verify employee competency on site.
• Develop and maintain training plans, materials and records.
• Identify training gaps and coordinate development opportunities to improve capability.
• Support inductions, refresher training, VOCs and skills development.
• Ensure training activities comply with legislation, standards and client requirements.
• Maintain training records, licences and documentation.

Skills

Certificate IV in Training and Assess

Training delivery

Workplace assessments

VOC/Training compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Site collaboration

Driver's licence

Job description

Eastern Guruma Pty Ltd is a Civil and Mining Contractor that is 100% owned by members of the Traditional Owner Group,
Eastern Guruma (EG) which surrounds Tom Price in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Eastern Guruma is one of Australia's most successful Aboriginal businesses.
EG was established in 2004 and delivers Projects and Services for Australia's leading Iron Ore Miners.

We are one of Australia's most successful Aboriginal businesses, 100% owned by Eastern Guruma Traditional Owners. As a trusted contractor for leading mining companies, we take pride in delivering high-quality projects while fostering diversity and inclusion.

At Eastern Guruma, our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your professional development, offer flexible work arrangements, and treat you like family!

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting to the relevant operational leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering practical training, assessing workplace competencies and ensuring employees maintain the skills and qualifications required to work safely and effectively across our projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on training professional who enjoys working with operational teams and building a strong safety and learning culture.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and assess training in accordance with relevant training packages, competency standards and site requirements.

Conduct workplace assessments and verify employee competency in operational environments.

Develop, coordinate and maintain training plans, assessment materials and competency records.

Identify training gaps and recommend development opportunities to improve workforce capability.

Support employee inductions, refresher training, verification of competency (VOC) and skills development.

Ensure training and assessment activities comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and client requirements.

Maintain accurate training records, licences, qualifications and competency documentation.

Work closely with operational leaders, supervisors and HSE teams to address training needs and improve safety performance.

Monitor expiring qualifications and coordinate refresher training to maintain workforce compliance.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or an accepted equivalent).

Demonstrated experience delivering training and conducting assessments in mining, civil construction or a similar operational environment.

Strong knowledge of workplace competency assessments, VOCs and training compliance.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining training records and compliance documentation.

A practical, proactive approach to identifying training needs and developing workforce capability.

The ability to work collaboratively with site teams and operational stakeholders.

A current Australian driver's licence and the ability to meet site access and medical requirements.

Why Join Eastern Guruma?

Join a proud Traditional Owner business making a meaningful contribution to the Pilbara.

Make a direct impact on workforce capability, safety and employee development.

Work closely with operational teams across mining and civil construction environments.

8:6 Family friendly roster, Fly in Fly out from Perth.