Job Description

• Monday to Friday – Perth-based role
• Company contribution towards private health insurance
• Support trades-based career pathways across the business
• 12-month maximum term contract role

About the role

An opportunity has become available for an Advisor – Trades Pathways to join the People and Culture team in Perth. Reporting to the Lead Trades, this role is responsible for supporting the development, coordination and governance of trade-based careers pathways across Hancock Iron Ore.

The Trades Advisor will work closely with line leaders, supervisors and developing trades employees to support capability development, monitor progress, maintain compliance and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Hancock Iron Ore trades-based programs. This role plays an important part in ensuring that developing trades employees are well supported throughout their development journey, and that program delivery aligns with legislative and organisational requirements.

Duties

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the developing trades-based programs, aligned with business needs and organisational requirements
• Monitor employee progress through regular reviews, evidence tracking and compliance audits
• Provide guidance to developing trades employees, supervisors and line leaders on program requirements, block training and the use of Ready Skills and CERT
• Partner with operational leaders to identify development needs and support apprentice capability growth in the workplace
• Coordinate employee onboarding, rotations and training-related activities, including site requirements, orientations, VOCs and mandatory training
• Contribute to the development of learning resources and ensure activities comply with legislative, industry and company standards
• Maintain clear communication with key stakeholders on employee rotations, progress, risks and development needs to support smooth transitions across work areas

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in training governance, compliance, apprenticeship/traineeship coordination or a similar role
• Experience using Learning Management Systems and evidence tracking platforms
• Sound understanding of apprenticeship and trades governance requirements in the workplace
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Line Leaders, supervisors, apprentices, trainees and training providers
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail, particularly in relation to record keeping and compliance
• Previous experience in mining or a similar heavy industry environment
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, experience developing training resources, e-learning content or learning support materials, and experience supporting apprentice development pathways will all be beneficial