Underground Training Advisor

Aurelia Metals Limited; Cobar; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster 8/6 Dayshift

Relocation support

Residential allowance

Job summary

Aurelia Metals Limited invites applications for an Underground Training Advisor to shape the next generation of underground miners. You will deliver training, assess competency, and support career development across Peak Mine, reporting to the Learning & Development Superintendent.

Responsibilities include facilitating inductions, running accredited programs, and designing learning pathways while ensuring compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in an underground mining environment.
• Competency in operating underground or surface mobile equipment.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and maintaining training records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training and assess competency to support career development.
• Facilitate underground inductions and accredited training programs.
• Design learning pathways and support compliance requirements.
• Coach and mentor workforce across site to improve safety and performance.

Skills

Underground mining

LMS usage

Communication

Training delivery

Driving licence

Education

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

LMS

Job description

About us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth.

The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Aurelia Metals as an Underground Training Advisor and play a key role in developing the people who power our operation.

As Aurelia continues to grow through the Great Cobar Project and our expanding mining operations, we are investing in workforce capability, safety and leadership. Reporting to the Learning & Development Superintendent, you will help shape the next generation of underground miners by delivering engaging training, assessing competency and supporting people to build successful careers in mining.

Working closely with operational leaders and employees across site, you'll be a trusted coach and mentor, helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to work safely and perform at their best. From facilitating underground inductions and accredited training programs to designing learning pathways and supporting compliance requirements, you'll have a genuine impact on both individual development and operational success.

Created through an internal promotion, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team, influence how capability is built across our operation and contribute to a workplace where safety, learning and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

• Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)
• Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options

• Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance
• DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance
• FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Experience in an underground mining environment
• Competency in operating underground or surface mobile equipment
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and maintaining training records

Desirable

• Experience delivering accredited courses such as First Aid, CPR, LVR and Confined Space
• Exposure to auditing, verification of competency (VOC) and compliance activities
• Experience developing training materials, learning resources and training programs

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – BE AN AURELIAN

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What we offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process

We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What to expect

1. Application review – we assess applications as they are received
2. Initial screen – a short call with our HR team
3. Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative
4. Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing
5. Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.