WORKPLACE TRAINER & ASSESSOR (Meat Processing Plant)

JBS Australia Pty Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Brooklyn Training & Development is seeking an energetic Workplace Trainer & Assessor to support site-wide capability, training compliance, and workforce development. You will deliver training programs, conduct assessments, and maintain records to ensure regulatory and business standards.

Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, you will partner with operations to identify needs, coach staff, and drive a culture of safety and continuous learning across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering workplace training and competency assessments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Experience maintaining training records and using LMS.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) highly desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing/food processing/industrial environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured workplace training, inductions, and refresher programs across the site.
• Conduct competency-based assessments and verification of employee skills.
• Support employees through on-the-job coaching and skills development.
• Maintain accurate training records and employee competency documentation.
• Manage training data and compliance requirements within the Learning Management System.
• Monitor training matrices and identify gaps in employee competencies and compliance requirements.
• Assist with the development, review, and continuous improvement of training materials, work instructions, task descriptions, and assessment tools.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring training documentation remains current and audit-ready.
• Work collaboratively with operational leaders to identify training needs and workforce capability requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Skills

Workplace training

Competency assessments

Adult learning

Coaching

Communication

LMS management

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Workplace Trainer & Assessor to join our Brooklyn Training & Development team.

Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, this position plays a critical role in supporting employee capability, training compliance, and workforce development across the site. You will be responsible for delivering training programs, conducting competency assessments, coordinating training activities, and maintaining training records to ensure compliance with business and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with operational leaders, supervisors, and employees, you will help develop a skilled, safe, and capable workforce through effective training delivery and assessment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured workplace training, inductions, and refresher programs across the site.
• Conduct competency-based assessments and verification of employee skills and knowledge.
• Support employees through on-the-job coaching and skills development.
• Maintain accurate training records and employee competency documentation.
• Manage training data and compliance requirements within the Learning Management System .
• Monitor training matrices and identify gaps in employee competencies and compliance requirements.
• Assist with the development, review, and continuous improvement of training materials, work instructions, task descriptions, and assessment tools.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring training documentation remains current and audit-ready.
• Work collaboratively with operational leaders to identify training needs and workforce capability requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

About You

• Experience delivering workplace training and conducting competency assessments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining training records and using Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across operations and support functions.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Experience within a manufacturing, food processing, FMCG, or industrial environment will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of training compliance requirements and workforce capability frameworks is advantageous.

Join JBS Brooklyn and help shape a skilled, capable, and compliant workforce through high-quality training, assessment, and employee development initiatives.

JBS Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.