Job Description

Downer Rail and Transit Systems Business Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Trainer to join our team.

Our Rail & Transit Systems (RTS) business provides a range of end to end, innovative transport solutions including:

• Rolling Stock Design, manufacture and maintenance
• Rolling Stock system engineering and integration
• Through Life Support engineering and maintenance services

As the technical trainer you will play a key role in our Rail & Transit Systems business at Auburn Maintenance Centre. Developing, delivering and evaluating technical training for current and upcoming projects in our Auburn Maintenance Centre facility. The role will be responsible for the orientation of new staff so that they have the knowledge and skills to undertake projects (e.g. overhauls, upgrades, testing and maintenance of fleets) under Downer’s contractual obligations. You will assist in conducting training needs analysis, developing courses or sourcing appropriate external solutions, delivering training, assessing competence and administering courses/assessments.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant trade qualifications in mechanical and/or electrical streams
• Experience working in a multi-disciplined technical environment
• Experience with rolling stock would be highly desirable
• Teaching qualification to TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or equivalent. Or the willingness to achieve
• Knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework would be an advantage
• Knowledge of engineering processes, including failure-reporting and investigations.

In this role you will have:

• Minimum of 5 years in a relevant trade, rail industry experience highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience driving and shunting desirable
• Demonstrated experience creating, developing and delivering training,
• Makes effective and timely decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations
• Understands and complies with basic HR regulations and laws

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration, with on-going training and support
• Employee benefits and wellness program
• Work on key rollingstock projects with an industry leader

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone