Training Officer

XPS Materials Group; Ulan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym subsidies

Fit for Life program

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing

Salary packaging

Remote housing assistance

Early intervention programs

EAP support

Job summary

Glencore is seeking an experienced Training Officer to join the Health, Safety and Training team at Ulan West. You will support underground training delivery, competency assessments and records across the site, ensuring alignment with legislation and site procedures.

You will work with supervisors to train and authorise crews, provide practical operational support, and help drive continuous improvement of training systems in a high‑production longwall environment.

Qualifications

• Underground mining and training experience is essential.
• Relevant training and assessment qualifications are required.
• Strong communication, coaching and mentoring skills are important.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across roles and departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, delivering and assessing underground training programs.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training and competency assessments.
• Maintain training records and LMS requirements.
• Manage Permits to Train and monitor progression to competence sign‑off.
• Collaborate with supervisors to ensure crews are trained and authorised for tasks.
• Keep training materials aligned with legislation and site procedures.
• Provide practical support to operations and assist with training meetings.
• Support continuous improvement of site training systems and processes.

Skills

Underground mining

Training experience

Communication

Coaching

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Training and assessment qualifications

Tools

LMS

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

• Join an experienced and culture focused HST team
• Advance Your Career in HST & Underground Coal Mining
• Competitive Salary, Location Allowance and Bonus Scheme

Join a record‑breaking, high‑performance longwall operation and build your career with some of the best people and equipment in the business.

About Ulan West

Ulan West is a modern, high‑production underground longwall coal mine in the Western Coalfields of NSW. Commissioned in 2012 and built with best‑in‑class equipment and safety systems, we deliver outstanding operational results while keeping our people safe. Our team culture is proud, supportive and tightly knit — if you want to belong to a workplace where people are seen, heard and respected, this is it.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced Training Officer to join our team Health, Safety and Training team and support the delivery and coordination of underground training and competency programs across site.

As the Training Officer, you will provide support to the business and our employees by:

• Assist in the development, delivery and assessment of underground training and competency programs.
• Conduct on-the-job training and competency assessments in line with the site Training Needs Analysis.
• Maintain accurate training records and Learning Management System (LMS) requirements.
• Manage Permits to Train and monitor progression through to competency sign-off.
• Work closely with supervisors to ensure crews are trained and authorised for allocated tasks.
• Ensure training materials and assessments remain current and aligned with legislation, codes of practice and site procedures.
• Provide practical and technical support to operations when required.
• Assist with pre-starts, toolbox talks and training-related meetings as required.
• Support continuous improvement of site training systems and processes.

You’ll succeed if you have

• Demonstrated underground mining and training experience.
• Relevant training and assessment qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining equipment, practices and competencies.
• Excellent communication, coaching and mentoring skills.
• A practical and adaptable approach.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across different roles and departments; and a willingness to remain hands‑on and assist operations when required.

What we offer

• Clear development pathways
• Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)
• Work with state‑of‑the‑art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructure
• A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment

Employee Benefits

• Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
• Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
• Relocation assistance
• Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
• Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
• Early Intervention Programs
• EAP Assistance

Location & Roster

• Based at Ulan West, about a 45min drive from Mudgee, NSW.
• Availability of Primary and High Schools in the area
• State‑of‑the‑art Sporting Complex
• New Hospital and Health Care Facilities
• Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
• Award‑winning wine region
• 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
• Monday to Friday on‑site role

Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety‑focused approach to our team.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.