Workforce Development Advisor

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**Workforce Development Advisor**:

- HR/Payroll
- Learning and Development
- Adelaide
- Permanent / Full Time

13/9/2024
- Competitive salary
- Great team culture where great work is rewarded
- Put you name on a project that improves the lives of the community

**The Role - Workforce Development Advisor**
The Workforce Development Advisor will take a consultative approach with key stakeholders to foster a culture of learning, growth and professional development throughout the Project, promoting continuous improvement. This role is integral to the effective execution of the Project’s training and workforce development strategy, which will ultimately contribute to the successful delivery of a key South Australian infrastructure project.

Reporting to the Senior Industry Capability & Workforce Development Advisor and working within the People and Capability Team, the Workforce Development Advisor will support the learning and development of the Project Staff, drive workforce planning, career development and succession planning strategies.

**The Project**
McConnell Dowell and CPB Contractors, along with Design partners Mott McDonald, Arup and Aurecon have been awarded the Tram Grade Separation Projects as an Alliance, comprising of works at three main locations along the Glenelg Tram Line. The level crossings at Marion Road, Cross Road (MAC) and Morphett Road (MTX) will be replaced by tram overpasses, removing the interface with road traffic and creating new public spaces beneath. This project will improve network efficiency and safety at their locations for all users.
These projects will be delivered by the Tram Grade Separation Projects Alliance (TGSPA) together with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop initiatives that support workforce planning, employee attraction and retention, career development and succession planning for the wider project team.
- Collaborate with leaders and employees to understand skill gaps and development opportunities.
- Facilitate, implement, and deliver training and development programs.
- Manage learning projects from concept to delivery.
- Create instructional materials and resources that align with organisational goals.
- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding career development pathways and opportunities.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback & surveys.
- Liaising with and build effective relationships with Registered Training Organisations (RTO), Education Providers, External Training Providers, TAFE & internal/external clients.
- Facilitate, support and progress-report the engagement and placement of under graduates, graduates, trainees and apprentices in partnership with the relevant training / education provider.
- Support and drive the Tailored Industry Participation Plan (TIPP) targets relating to Training and Development.
- Facilitate the training components of the Rail Industry Worker (RIW) requirements.
- Maintain the Project’s Workforce and Training Matrix, ensuring training and competencies are being met in line with project requirements and the relevant regulations/legislation and reporting requirements.
- Provide training and support to the Training Administrator Trainee

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within construction or mining, or working for a Training Provider with RTO/ GTO experience.
- Previous experience and knowledge of the accredited training system and national register, RTO’s/ GTO’s and Apprenticeship/ Traineeship systems.
- Tertiary qualifications relating to Human Resources, Training or Safety _desirable_
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment _desirable_

**Key Attributes and Abilities**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in utilising technology solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Ability to plan and operate independently and manage own workload with mínimal supervision.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

This role is based in the project office, Adelaide CBD. From early 2025 the expectation is that time will be shared between the CBD office and the project site (Metro - South of Adelaide CBD), to support the project operations team in a construction environment.

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