Training Supervisor

Kinetic Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Group is seeking a Training Supervisor to lead our training activity across Victoria and Tasmania. Based mainly at Fitzroy North and Doncaster depots, you will manage and develop a team of Trainers, delivering high-quality, compliant learning programs that build workforce capability.

You'll identify opportunities to lift training performance, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate on a regional Learning & Development program that supports career progression and engagement

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent.
• Willing to obtain a Medium Rigid Driver's licence.
• Experience leading and developing a training team across a region.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the team of Trainers across Victoria and Tasmania.
• Identify opportunities to improve training performance and implement changes.
• Supervising, developing and supporting the training team with succession and skills development plans.
• Collaborating on a Learning & Development program to boost engagement and career progression.
• Engaging with government initiatives to uncover upskilling and funding opportunities.
• Coordinating and delivering a standardised Driver Induction program aligned to company practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Training program development

L&D program design

Stakeholder engagement

Performance improvement

Education

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Certificate III in Driving Operations

Job description

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Supervisor to join our team, taking the lead on training activity across the Victoria and Tasmania regions. In this role, you'll manage, engage and support our team of Trainers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant learning and development programs that build the skills and capability of our workforce. You'll be proactive in identifying opportunities to lift training performance across the region and drive continuous improvement in how we train, develop and support our people.

This role will be based mainly out of our Fitzroy North and Doncaster depots, with the expectation that you will travel to our other depots as required.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing training activity across the region, including leading and supporting the team of Trainers.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve training performance across the region and driving the changes needed to achieve this.
• Supervising, developing and supporting the training team, with plans covering succession, internal mobility, attrition and skills development.
• Collaborating on the development and implementation of a Learning & Development program that boosts employee engagement and builds the skills needed for career progression.
• Identifying and engaging with government initiatives to uncover upskilling and funding opportunities.
• Coordinating and delivering a professional, standardised Driver Induction program aligned to Company best practice, maximising the potential of new employees.
• Providing guidance to Trainers and Mentor Drivers on their performance and soft-skill development.

The boxes you'll tick:

• A positive, can-do attitude and a proactive approach to your work.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of Trainers, with the ability to manage performance and drive improvement across a region.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116), or equivalent
• Willing to obtain a Medium Rigid Driver's licence
• Experience developing and implementing L&D programs for professional staff.
• Certificate III in Driving Operations (TLI31216) is desirable, or a willingness to complete this training with us.
• Demonstrated experience as a Trainer, with a proven ability to deliver effective training packages to a diverse range of people.
• Experience facilitating both face-to-face and online training sessions.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members and stakeholders in person, by phone and via email.

Why Kinetic?

Kinetic is Australasia’s largest and most trusted bus network, connecting communities across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. With a fleet of over 5,000 buses and a team of 7,400 passionate people, we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable transport every day.

We’re committed to shaping the future of public transport through innovation and inclusion. Our goal is to achieve gender equality in our workforce by 2030, and we’re leading the way with initiatives like Women Up Front.

As part of our sustainability journey, we’re investing in zero-emission technology and building greener networks for generations to come.