Technical Training Officer

Ratp Dev; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a dedicated Training and Competency Specialist to enhance operational readiness and training programs. This role involves customizing training materials, managing partnerships with training providers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll work closely with various stakeholders to support a transformative metro project, making a significant impact on the training landscape. If you're passionate about education and competency development, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a project that connects communities and enhances public transport services.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing training programs.
• Strong knowledge of competency frameworks and assessment standards.

Responsibilities

• Customize training materials to meet project needs.
• Ensure compliance training is completed before project handover.

Skills

Training Development

Competency Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Certifications in Training and Assessment

Tools

Learning Management Systems

RIW System

Learn&Dev platforms

Job description

About Us:

RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) is a proud subsidiary of RATP Dev and part of the RATP Group, a global leader in public transport. With operations spanning 16 countries and over 100 subsidiaries, we design, operate, and maintain urban and interurban transport networks that move millions of people daily. Our expertise ensures seamless, reliable, and sustainable mobility, from automated metros to buses and trams.

As a contractor to the Australian Federal and NSW governments, Parklife Metro is leading a transformative metro project connecting St Marys to Bradfield, linking with the new Western Sydney Airport.

The Parklife Metro (PLM) consortium, comprising Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild, is delivering the Stations, Systems, Trains, and Operations & Maintenance (SSTOM) package for the Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport (SM-WSA) project.

RDWSA will operate and maintain 6 new stations, 12 metro trains, core rail systems, and a state-of-the-art stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills on the Western Sydney Airport metro line for 15 years post-commissioning.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Learning and Competency Manager, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving training, competency, and induction programs, ensuring alignment with RDWSA’s Learning & Competency Framework. Key responsibilities include:

Operational Readiness Activities:

• Customising and developing training and assessment materials in line with RDWSA standards and RTO requirements.
• Localising global RATP Dev training content to meet project needs.
• Creating online training materials to support readiness activities.
• Reviewing and tailoring training materials to align with the D&C Systems Training Management Plan.
• Collaborating with Business Leads to plan and facilitate training for Operations, Customer Experience, and Asset Management teams.

Support Testing and Commissioning & Operational Readiness:

• Ensuring compliance training is completed before project handover.
• Developing induction programs for external stakeholders and managing their records.
• Implementing verification of competency processes for stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
• Designing and delivering ad-hoc training materials as project needs evolve.

Operations and Maintenance:

• Building strong relationships with RDWSA, OpCo, Sydney Metro, Siemens, WeBuild, TfNSW, and other partners.
• Managing partnerships with training providers and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
• Supporting the RDWSA Competency Management Plan, including recertification processes.
• Maintaining and auditing training records in the RIW System and Learn&Dev platforms.
• Overseeing reporting systems and providing regular training statistics to leadership.
• Identifying emerging training trends and recommending improvements.
• Conducting operational audits to ensure training compliance and relevance.
• Managing training facilities, ensuring all equipment and spaces are fit for purpose.