Grow your career with Thiess

As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

The Opportunity

The Training Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and delivering site-based training and competency programs for a FIFO mining contractor workforce. This role ensures all personnel meet statutory, client, and company training requirements, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational capability across the project.

About The Role

We are seeking an individual with significant demonstrated experience motivating and leading a team of Training Advisors and Trainer Assessors.  Based at our Gruyere Mining Operations on a 4/3, 4/3, 8/6 roster from Perth, the Training Manager partners with site leadership and corporate stakeholders to drive a high performance training culture aligned to production and safety outcomes.

Additionally, you will:

• Develop and implement site training strategies aligned with client, legislative, and company requirements.
• Lead the training team (trainers, assessors, administrators) to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in training systems, materials, and delivery methods.
• Promote a strong safety and competency based training culture across site.
• Maintain Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and site training matrices.
• Oversee competency verification processes (VOC/RPL where applicable).
• Manage audits (internal, client, and regulatory) and close out actions.
• Oversee delivery of site inductions, machine / plant competencies and safety and refresher training.
• Coordinate upskilling programs aligned to workforce planning.
• Identify capability gaps and implement targeted training solutions.
• Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training records.
• Ensure accurate tracking of competencies, licences, and expiries.
• Lead, coach, and mentor training team members.
• Manage performance, development, and succession planning.
• Ensure trainers and assessors maintain required certifications.

About You

To be considered for this role it is essential you have the following requirements:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).
• Previous experience in a Training Manager or Senior Trainer role within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of mining operations (e.g. production, drill & blast, maintenance).
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance and training systems.
• Experience working in FIFO or remote site environments.
• Diploma in Training Design & Development or similar.
• LMS administration experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning capability.
• High attention to detail and compliance mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative and proactive approach.
• Strong integrity and accountability.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• Salary sacrifice options
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance , travel & retail products
• Referral bonus program

About Us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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