Engineering Training and Development Professional

Training and Development Specialist – Engineering Operations

The Training and Development Specialist plays a central role in identifying, planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating training programs across engineering operations. This role supports capability building, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance through structured training solutions.

• Primary Focus (85%): Training and Development
  • 1. Training Strategy and Needs Analysis
    • Identify learning and development needs across all engineering roles in collaboration with site leadership.
    • Develop tailored training plans, onboarding pathways, and upskilling programs to meet operational goals.
    • Ensure training programs align with compliance obligations, operational requirements, and performance metrics.
  • 2. Training Coordination & Delivery
    • Coordinate internal and external training across engineering teams.
    • Assign, schedule, and monitor training activities through the Learning Management System (e.g., Litmos).
    • Deliver in-person training aligned with personal qualifications and experience.
    • Support the roll-out of new systems, equipment, and processes with training delivery and facilitation.
  • 3. Onboarding and Induction
    • Drive an effective onboarding experience for new hires by managing induction processes and ensuring timely training assignment.
    • Ensure all new staff complete mandatory training and that documentation is accurately captured in the LMS.
    • Provide coaching on the use of digital learning tools.
  • 4. Training Administration and Compliance
    • Maintain and audit the Training Matrix across multiple sites.
    • Generate regular compliance reports and performance dashboards for leadership.
    • Liaise with external training providers, manage procurement, and coordinate training logistics.
    • Raise and resolve training issues and queries with the global training team.
  • 5. Program Evaluation and Improvement
    • Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, completion data, and performance indicators.
    • Identify improvement opportunities in content, delivery, or training operations.
    • Collaborate with global teams to continuously evolve training offerings and best practices.
    • Lead local implementation of global training initiatives with an engineering focus.
  • 6. Stakeholder Engagement
    • Act as the primary training contact for Engineering Operations.
    • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Engineering Managers, People Partners, and the Global L&D team.
    • Participate in global and regional meetings to represent Australia's training needs and achievements.
• Secondary Focus (15%): HSE Training Support
  • Ensure mandatory WHS and safety-related training is assigned and tracked in the LMS.
  • Collaborate with the HSE Business Partner to coordinate safety inductions and refreshers.
  • Maintain documentation and compliance for emergency response training (e.g. fire warden, first aid).
  • Assist in onboarding safety protocols for engineering personnel.
  • Support HSE audit preparation relating to training compliance.
  Skills and Qualifications:
  • Essential:
    • Minimum 5 years' experience in training coordination, ideally in an engineering, warehousing, or operations environment.
    • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122) or equivalent.
    • Strong knowledge of LMS systems (e.g. Litmos) and Excel reporting.
    • Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Desirable:
    • Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS.
    • Experience working in FMCG, logistics, or high-compliance environments.
    • Experience developing or adapting training content.
    • Familiarity with safety compliance systems and legislative training standards.
  Core Competencies:
  • Analytical and solution-oriented.
  • Stakeholder and relationship management.
  • Strong planning and prioritisation.
  • Digital literacy and systems confidence.
  • Collaborative and adaptable.