Safety Trainer

At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

**About the role**

WesTrac Institute is currently under a growth stage and is now on the search for an experienced Safety Trainer and Assessor to join our RTO based in Tomago.

The primary role of the Safety Trainer and Assessor is to train and assess the safety and high-risk work licensing training requirements for WesTrac employees, identify and implement areas for improvement and change including polices, procedures and current practice.

The Safety Trainer and Assessor will engage with internal and external key stakeholders to identify training needs and deliver quality training services.

Some packages you will provide training are as follows;
- Working at Heights
- Overhead Crane
- Limited Movement
- Jacking and Blocking of Machines
- High Torque Safety
- Under 11m EWP
- Fire Fighting
- Fire Warden
- Scaffolding Awareness

**Key Responsibilities**
- Deliver scheduled training courses in accordance with required standards
- Complete relevant participant documentation associated with the training delivered
- Submit records to Administration Officer as per agreed timeframes
- Provide technical advice and guidance to participants to build knowledge and skill base
- Identify participant training special needs or different requirements and align training delivery to support
- Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and support an understanding of their training requirements

**Skills & Experience**
- Demonstrated ability to deliver a range of safety training including Work Safely at Heights, Overhead Crane, Elevated Work Platform, Limited Movement, Load & Unload plant and Vehicle mounted loading crane
- Preferred but not essential - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) and at least 12 months experience in a training and assessor role, If not held we can support you in this during a restricted timeframe
- Excellent organisational & delivery skills, with the ability to plan, manage fluctuating workloads and conflicting priorities to achieve deadlines
- Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal with the ability to influence and inspire groups of people with a passion for transferring knowledge and skills
- A demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment
- Drivers licence with the ability and willingness to travel every 3 weeks (weekdays only)

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary and benefits scheme
- Novated leasing options
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Company funded income protection
- Further education assistance program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Purchased leave program
- Discounted private health plan
- Fitness passport for the whole family
- On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle

**Why WesTrac Institute?**

A growing RTO with a reputation built on quality and challenging normal practice, WesTrac Institute has undertaken a digitisation project to ensure a best in class learning experience is offered which has improved efficiency and sustainability. With 3 new Caterpillar Machines added to the Training Institute Inventory, and ongoing investment made in continuously improving our operation, there has never been a better time to join our team.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link.

For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment team on 1300 797 028. Job number: 883544.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.