Mine Trainer

Mineral Resources Limited; Newman; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air flight to site

On-site village accommodation

Competitive remuneration

Site allowances

Fortnightly pay cycles

Job summary

Mineral Resources Limited is seeking experienced Mining Trainers to support lithium mining operations in the Central Pilbara. You will deliver competency-based training and assessments, conduct inductions, and mentor operators on mobile plant and equipment.

The role operates on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth, offering site-wide training impact and a strong safety culture across the operation.

Qualifications

• Qualified in training and assessment with TAE40122 or equivalent.
• Experience as Mining Trainer/Assessor in open-pit mining.
• Experience operating excavators, haul trucks, loaders, dozers and graders.
• Current Australian driver’s license and fitness for work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competency-based training and assessment for mobile plant and mining equipment operators.
• Conduct site inductions and refresher training; verify competency and document skills gaps.
• Coach and mentor new and existing employees in safe, productive operating practices.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and competency records in line with site and legislative requirements.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify training needs and support workforce development plans.
• Participate in incident investigations and contribute to corrective actions and lessons learned.

Skills

Training & Assessment

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Open-pit mining

Education

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Excavators

Haul trucks

Loaders

Dozers

Graders

Job description

Benefits:

• Make a visible difference by coaching operators, improving competency and strengthening site safety culture.
• Enjoy MinRes air flight, which ensures minimal delays and stay at our owned and run Village on site
• Competitive remuneration, site allowances and employee benefits with fortnightly pay cycles.

The Role

Our Central Pilbara Operations is seeking experienced and motivated Mining Trainers to support our daily mining operations. Working an attractive 8 days on, 6 days off roster FIFO from Perth, you will play a key role in developing the capability, confidence and safety performance of our operational teams.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-performing lithium projects in a practical, hands-on training role, working closely with operators, supervisors and site leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Mineral Resources is seeking an experienced and motivated Mining Trainer to support our lithium mining operations. Working an attractive 8 days on, 6 days off roster, you will play a key role in developing the capability, confidence and safety performance of our operational teams.
• This is an opportunity to contribute to high-performing lithium projects in a practical, hands-on training role, working closely with operators, supervisors and site leadership.
• Key responsibilities
• Deliver competency-based training and assessment for mobile plant and mining equipment operators.
• Conduct site inductions, refresher training, verification of competency and skills-gap assessments.
• Coach and mentor new and existing employees in safe, productive operating practices.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and competency records in line with site and legislative requirements.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify training needs and support workforce development plans.
• Participate in incident investigations and contribute to corrective actions, lessons learnt and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and reinforce MinRes values across the operation.
• What you’ll bring
• Demonstrated experience as a Mining Trainer, Assessor or leading hand trainer within open-pit mining.
• Current qualifications in training and assessment, such as TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Strong operational experience on relevant mining equipment, such as excavators, haul trucks, loaders, dozers and graders.
• Sound knowledge of mining safety systems, competency frameworks and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and the ability to meet site medical and fitness-for-work requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and reinforce MinRes values across the operation.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience as a Mining Trainer, Assessor or leading hand trainer within open-pit mining.
• Current qualifications in training and assessment, such as TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Strong operational experience on relevant mining equipment, such as excavators, haul trucks, loaders, dozers and graders.
• Sound knowledge of mining safety systems, competency frameworks and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and the ability to meet site medical and fitness-for-work requirements.

About Mineral Resources

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.