Underground Trainer Assessor

Workpac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Workpac Group's client, a leading Registered Training Organisation in Queensland's resource sector, seeks a Trainer & Assessor to deliver high-quality training and assessments to mining personnel across classroom and site environments.

You will conduct inductions, refresher training, and competency assessments, coach staff, and ensure records and compliance, with opportunities for permanent, casual or contract roles across the Bowen Basin.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Trainer Assessor Underground Coal Mining.
• Competencies: TAEASS401/TAEASS402/TAEASS403 and TAEDEL401, or TAE40122 Cert IV.
• Current Coal Board Medical.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor personnel.
• Strong communication, presentation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom-based training sessions and practical site-based assessments.
• Conduct inductions, refresher training and competency assessments.
• Coaching and mentoring personnel to improve capability and performance on site.
• Maintaining accurate training records, assessment documentation and compliance requirements.
• Delivering training in areas including Site Inductions, Area Familiarisations, Working at Heights, Confined Space, LVR/CPR, First Aid, and other mining-related competencies.

Skills

Underground coal mining experience

Training delivery

Coaching and mentoring

Safety-focused

Education

TAEASS401/TAEASS402/TAEASS403/TAEDEL401 competencies

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Our client is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality training services across Queensland's resource sector. With a strong reputation throughout the Bowen Basin, they provide training solutions to major mining operators and contractors, supporting the development of skilled and safety-focused workforces.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Trainer & Assessor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and assessments to mining personnel across both classroom and operational site environments. You will support workforce development by ensuring participants gain the knowledge, skills and competencies required to perform their roles safely and effectively.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Delivering engaging classroom-based training sessions and practical site-based assessments

Conducting inductions, refresher training and competency assessments

Coaching and mentoring personnel to improve capability and performance on site

Assessing participant competency in accordance with nationally recognised standards and training packages

Maintaining accurate training records, assessment documentation and compliance requirements

Delivering training in areas including Site Inductions, Area Familiarisations, Working at Heights, Confined Space, LVR/CPR, First Aid, CABA/SCSR and other mining-related competencies within your scope of expertise

Supporting safe work practices and promoting a strong safety culture across mining operations

Working closely with site leaders and operational teams to identify and address training needs

Ensuring all training is delivered in accordance with RTO, legislative and client requirements

What You Will Need

Minimum 3 years’ experience within the Trainer Assessor Underground Coal Mining sector

Proven training facilitation experience: Minimum Crew Trainer (TAEASS401, TAEASS402, TAEASS403 and TAEDEL401 competencies); or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (equivalent or higher)

Current Coal Board Medical

Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor personnel

Strong communication, presentation and time-management skills

Self-motivated, reliable and safety-focused approach

What’s in It for You?

Option for Permanent, Casual or Contract work

Flexible and varied training opportunities

Work with leading mining companies across the Bowen Basin

Opportunity to develop and diversify your training portfolio

Potential support for obtaining Training & Assessment qualifications for suitable candidates transitioning from Crew Trainer positions