Trainer/Assessor - Mining Production

MacKellar Group; Nambour; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

8/6 roster

FIFO from Brisbane

Accommodation

Meals provided

Career growth

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced Production Mining Trainer & Assessor to join our growing open cut mining operation near Nyngan, NSW. This permanent full-time role offers an 8/6 roster and FIFO from Brisbane with accommodation and meals provided.

You will deliver site-based training and competency assessments for production operators, conduct inductions, provide upskilling, maintain records, and collaborate with supervisors to meet safety and training standards.

Qualifications

• Deliver site-based training and competency assessments for production operators on mobile mining equipment.
• Provide inductions, operator training and practical assessments for new employees.
• Upskill and refresh training for existing workforce.
• Assess operator competency against relevant RII units and site requirements.
• Promote safety, compliance and quality training outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver site-based training and competency assessments for production operators; Haul Trucks, Dozers, Graders, Water trucks, Excavators+
• Conduct inductions, operator training and practical assessments for new employees
• Provide ongoing upskilling and refresher training to the existing workforce
• Assessing operator competency against relevant RII units and site requirements
• Support operators to develop safe and efficient operating practices
• Maintain accurate training and competency records
• Work with supervisors and operational leaders to identify training requirements
• Ensure all training is delivered in accordance with site procedures, legislation and industry standards
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture across the operation

Skills

Training delivery

Competency assessments

Open cut mining

Safety training

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – TAE40116

Job description

• 8/6 roster | FIFO Brisbane to Nyngan, NSW
• Permanent role with accommodation & meals provided
• Train, assess and develop production operators across a growing open cut mine

Join a growing open cut mining operation with MacKellar.

MacKellar is looking for an experienced Production Mining Trainer & Assessor to join our growing team at an open cut mining operation near Nyngan, NSW.

This is a permanent opportunity for a qualified Trainer/Assessor who enjoys working with people, developing operator capability and playing a hands‑on role in maintaining safe and productive mining operations.

What’s on offer

• Permanent full-time position
• 8/6 roster
• FIFO from Brisbane to Nyngan, NSW
• Accommodation and meals provided
• Opportunity to join a growing mining operation and site team
• Work alongside experienced mining and training professionals
• Long‑term career opportunities with MacKellar

About the role

As a Production Mining Trainer & Assessor, you will be responsible for delivering practical training and competency assessments to production operators across the operation.

You’ll play an important role in bringing new employees up to competency, supporting the development of our existing workforce and ensuring operators have the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate mobile mining equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering site‑based training and competency assessments for production operators; Haul Trucks, Dozers, Graders, Water trucks, Excavators+
• Conducting inductions, operator training and practical assessments for new employees
• Providing ongoing upskilling and refresher training to the existing workforce
• Assessing operator competency against relevant RII units and site requirements
• Supporting operators to develop safe and efficient operating practices
• Maintaining accurate training and competency records
• Working closely with supervisors and operational leaders to identify training requirements
• Ensuring all training is delivered in accordance with site procedures, legislation and industry standards
• Promoting a strong safety‑first culture across the operation

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience delivering training and assessments within an open cut mining environment.

You will also have:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – TAE40116 or current equivalent
• Previous experience as a Mining Trainer, Assessor, Production Trainer or similar
• Demonstrated experience training and assessing production operators on an open cut mine site
• A broad range of current RII competencies across mobile mining equipment
• Strong understanding of open cut mining operations and production environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build rapport with operators and effectively coach people with varying levels of experience
• A strong commitment to safety, compliance and quality training outcomes

Why MacKellar?

At MacKellar, our people are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported, developed and recognised for the contribution they make.

You’ll have the opportunity to work as part of a growing team, develop your career within the mining industry and make a direct impact on the capability and safety of our production workforce.

If you're an experienced Production Mining Trainer & Assessor looking for a permanent opportunity with a stable roster and a growing operation, we want to hear from you.

MacKellar embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.