Maintenance Trainer- Caval Ridge

Pageup; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training & development

Safety-first culture

Retail discounts across Australia

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced Maintenance Trainer to join Caval Ridge Mine in Queensland. You will develop workforce capability, deliver training and manage high-risk authorisations across the Maintenance department, with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, mining experience, and current licences in heights, EWP, Confined Space and forklift. You will collaborate with site coordinators to identify training needs and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) required.
• Minimum two years' experience as a Trainer Assessor in mining, preferably with Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME).
• Strong computer literacy with MS Office and Excel.
• Trade qualification in Boilermaker, Diesel Fitter or Auto Electrician highly regarded, or significant mining industry Trades Assistant experience.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current competencies and/or licences in Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform, Confined Space and Forklift.
• Non-Slewing Crane (MAC25) ticket highly regarded.
• A proactive approach to safety, training excellence and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain maintenance workforce competencies and compliance requirements.
• Deliver training, assessments and authorisations for maintenance personnel, including high-risk work activities such as Confined Space, Working at Heights, EWP and Forklift.
• Partner with Site Training Coordinators and maintenance leaders to identify training needs, coordinate training programs and support authorisation processes.
• Assist with Workforce Authorisation Forms (WAFs) and Team Leader compliance requirements.
• Conduct tool store audits and support workshop operations as required.
• Champion a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the Maintenance function.

Skills

MS Office & Excel skills

Driver's Licence

Safety culture

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Tools

Non-Slewing Crane MAC25

Job description

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Trainer Assessor with a passion for developing people and driving safe work practices? Thiess is seeking a motivated Maintenance Trainer to join our high-performing team at Caval Ridge Mine.

As a key member of the Caval Ridge team, you'll be responsible for supporting workforce capability, training compliance and high-risk authorisations across the Maintenance department while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Roster: 7/7 Even Time | Location: Caval Ridge Mine, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

As the Maintenance Trainer, you will:

• Monitor and maintain maintenance workforce competencies and compliance requirements.
• Deliver training, assessments and authorisations for maintenance personnel, including high-risk work activities such as Confined Space, Working at Heights, EWP and Forklift.
• Partner with Site Training Coordinators and maintenance leaders to identify training needs, coordinate training programs and support authorisation processes.
• Assist with Workforce Authorisation Forms (WAFs) and Team Leader compliance requirements.
• Conduct tool store audits and support workshop operations as required.
• Champion a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the Maintenance function.

About you

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).
• Minimum two years' experience as a Trainer Assessor within a mining environment, preferably with Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME).
• Strong computer literacy with sound Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Trade qualification in a relevant discipline such as Boilermaker, Diesel Fitter or Auto Electrician highly regarded, or significant mining industry Trades Assistant experience.
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current competencies and/or licences in Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform, Confined Space and Forklift.
• Non-Slewing Crane (MAC25) ticket highly regarded.
• A proactive approach to safety, training excellence and workforce development.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.