Training Superintendent

Boab Metals Limited; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Boab Metals Limited is seeking a Training Superintendent for the Sorby Hills Project, located near Kununurra, WA. Lead learning and development to ensure a safe, skilled workforce and compliance with WHS legislation.

You will manage the Learning Management System, deliver mandatory training, assess competence, and report on outcomes to site leadership. The role requires five years in mining training or workforce competency and strong stakeholder engagement across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Training, Learning & Development or Workforce Competency in mining.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs across processing plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Experience managing training compliance systems and competency frameworks.
• Excellent record-keeping, reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Sorby Hills LMS.
• Conduct training needs analyses and maintain training compliance records.
• Coach and support employees and contractors to build capability and performance.
• Coordinate site inductions and deliver mandatory and high-risk training programs.
• Develop training materials and assessments with subject matter experts.
• Deliver training and conduct competency assessments for plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements and internal procedures.
• Monitor and report training outcomes to site leadership.
• Promote a positive learning culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder Engagement

Needs Analysis

Competency Frameworks

Curriculum Design

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Diploma of Training and Assessment or related qualification

Formal qualification in Leadership and Management

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Driver's Licence (Western Australia C Class)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boab Metals Limited is progressing the development of the Sorby Hills Project, located 50 km northeast of Kununurra in the East Kimberley. Sorby Hills is Australia's largest undeveloped near-surface lead-silver deposit, supported by granted mining leases, EPA approval, and proximity to established infrastructure, including Wyndham Port only 150 km away. With permitting and infrastructure already in place, Sorby Hills is uniquely positioned for fast-track production. Alongside Sorby Hills, Boab is actively exploring its 100%-owned Manbarrum and Eight Mile Creek prospects, strengthening our growth pipeline across the region.

About the role

The Training Superintendent is responsible for leading all learning and development initiatives across the Sorby Hills Project, ensuring employees and contractors have the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to work safely and effectively. Reporting to site leadership, this role oversees training compliance systems, workforce competency frameworks, and statutory training requirements, ensuring alignment with WHS legislation, industry standards, and organisational objectives.

As Training Superintendent, you will play a key role in developing a safe, skilled, and competent workforce. By driving training excellence and ensuring compliance across the operation, you will contribute directly to building a strong safety culture and supporting the successful delivery of the Sorby Hills Project.

Key responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Sorby Hills Learning Management System (LMS)

Conduct training needs analyses, develop competency matrices, and maintain training compliance and workforce capability records

Coach, mentor, and support employees and contractors across all departments to build workforce capability and performance

Coordinate site inductions and deliver technical, mandatory, and high-risk operational training programs

Design and develop training materials, assessments, and competency-based training packages in collaboration with subject matter experts

Deliver training and conduct competency assessments across a range of mobile and fixed plant equipment

Ensure all personnel meet WHS legislative requirements, site standards, and mandatory training obligations

Conduct training and competency audits to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and Sorby Hills procedures

Monitor, analyse, and report on training compliance, workforce competency, and development outcomes to site leadership

Promote a positive learning culture that supports safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Skills and Experience

Minimum five (5) years' experience in a similar Training, Learning & Development, or Workforce Competency role within the mining industry.

Demonstrated site-based experience developing and delivering training programs across processing plant operations.

Strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, Australian Standards, and relevant Codes of Practice.

Proven experience managing training compliance systems, competency frameworks, and workforce capability programs.

Excellent computer literacy, record-keeping, reporting, and presentation skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online training databases.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).

Diploma of Training and Assessment or related qualification (desirable).

Formal qualification in Leadership and Management.

Current unrestricted Western Australian "C" Class Driver's Licence.

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent (desirable).

FIFO 2:1 roster from Perth or Darwin

Competitive remuneration package

Play a key role within a growing mining operation

Visit www.boabmetals.com for more information about the Sorby Hills project.