Rail Training & Assessment Specialist (FIFO)

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Trainer & Assessor – Rail Operations to coordinate and deliver rail training across our operations in Port Hedland. You will support a strong safety and competency culture by delivering training, conducting assessments and improving learning and assurance processes.

Work location: Port Hedland; Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off – FIFO from Perth or residential in Port Hedland. Join a team focused on safety, compliance and continuous improvement across rail operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Train Driving or equivalent rail qualification (highly desirable).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122 or equivalent) or the ability to obtain the qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience in rail operations with an understanding of industry competencies and requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering accredited and enterprise training programs.
• Experience conducting assessments and VOCs in an operational rail environment.
• Knowledge of ASQA, TAC and RTO frameworks.
• Experience working with or in partnership with an RTO is desirable.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive rail training programs across rail operations.
• Deliver enterprise and nationally recognised training in an onsite operational environment.
• Facilitate engaging face-to-face training and conduct VOC assessments.
• Review and update training processes, procedures, learning resources and assessment materials.
• Develop, validate and moderate TAS and associated assessment tools.
• Support continuous improvement of training programs and competency assurance processes.
• Conduct audits, safety inspections and other quality assurance activities as required.
• Maintain training and assessment practices aligning with operational requirements, regulatory obligations and RTO standards.

Skills

Rail operations

Training delivery

VOC assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Facilitation

Education

Certificate IV in Train Driving

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122)

Ability to obtain qualification

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Trainer & Assessor – Rail Operations to coordinate and deliver rail training across our operations in Port Hedland. You will support a strong safety and competency culture by delivering training, conducting assessments and improving learning and assurance processes.

Work location: Port Hedland; Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off – FIFO from Perth or residential in Port Hedland. Join a team focused on safety, compliance and continuous improvement across rail operations.