Trainer – Fire Industry

Wormald; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Motor vehicle

Superannuation

Uniform

Mobile phone

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wormald in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Trainer to deliver high-quality training for clients across the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Central Coast. You will develop and deliver accredited and non-accredited programs and support induction initiatives.

The role requires fire industry background, training qualifications, and the ability to work autonomously, with strong customer service and documentation skills. Travel across the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the fire industry is advantageous.
• Current Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent).
• Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing is preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of RTO Standards.
• Knowledge of Fire Industry Standards & WHS legislation.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Proficient in the Microsoft product suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Self-motivated with an ability to work unsupervised.
• White Card and relevant licences.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and time management.
• Strong focus on quality and great customer service.
• Good personal presentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating, developing and delivering internal and external training programs.
• Delivering accredited RTO training courses aligned to ASQA compliance requirements, including Cert II in Fire Protection Inspection & Testing, and First Attack Firefighting Equipment Training.
• Delivering non-accredited training programs to clients, including Warden Training, Emergency Awareness Training and Fire Extinguisher Training.
• Maintaining training records and preparing reports.
• Conducting site surveys to assess sites emergency preparedness
• Developing, reviewing and updating evacuation diagrams in accordance with AS 3745 – Planning for emergencies in facilities.
• Preparing and reviewing Emergency Procedures and Emergency Plans to support client compliance with relevant legislation, standards and workplace requirements.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing a high level of customer service.

Job description

• Attractive remuneration + career opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team based in Newcastle
• Join a well-established and reputable leader in the fire industry
• Full-time position servicing clients across Newcastle, Hunter Valley and the Central Coast

About the Company

For over 135 years Wormald has been providing fire protection throughout Australia, protecting lives and property. Wormald has been designing, installing and servicing fire protection systems since 1889 and is an industry leader in providing fire protection solutions, with an excellent reputation and firmly established brand.

About the Role

A great opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and experienced Trainer with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our Newcastle team, looking after our client base across the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Central Coast region. This full-time position will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of high quality training to clients and staff; and is responsible for assisting and monitoring our induction programs.

Wormald conducts Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) programs through the Wormald Registered Training Organisation (RTO Provider Number 2839), and also provides non-accredited emergency response training. Our training services meet the needs of our clients to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to address emergency response incidents coupled with supporting our current workforce through upskilling their training in the fire protection industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating, developing and delivering internal and external training programs.
• Delivering accredited RTO training courses aligned to ASQA compliance requirements, including Cert II in Fire Protection Inspection & Testing, and First Attack Firefighting Equipment Training.
• Delivering non-accredited training programs to clients, including Warden Training, Emergency Awareness Training and Fire Extinguisher Training.
• Maintaining training records and preparing reports.
• Conducting site surveys to assess sites emergency preparedness
• Developing, reviewing and updating evacuation diagrams in accordance with AS 3745 – Planning for emergencies in facilities.
• Preparing and reviewing Emergency Procedures and Emergency Plans to support client compliance with relevant legislation, standards and workplace requirements.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing a high level of customer service.

Key qualities we are looking for include, but are not limited to:

• Previous experience within the fire industry, would be advantageous.
• Current Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent).
• Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing, preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of RTO Standards.
• Knowledge of Fire Industry Standards & WHS legislation.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Proficient in the Microsoft product suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Self-motivated with an ability to work unsupervised.
• White Card and relevant licences.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and time management.
• Strong focus on quality and great customer service.
• Good personal presentation.

What is in it for you?

• An opportunity to develop your skills with a leader in the fire industry.
• Attractive remuneration.
• Great benefits including overtime, TOT motor vehicle, super, uniform and mobile phone.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package and benefits while working with an industry leader who will assist you to develop your career. This is an outstanding opportunity for you to join an industry leading fire protection company and protect what matters most – life and property.

Wormald recognises that a diverse workforce is essential to our ongoing business success and encourage applications from females, Indigenous & Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds.