Workforce Coordinator

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world's tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

The primary role of the workforce coordinator is to develop, implement, coordinate, and monitor programs and initiatives to ensure workforce training and participation targets, commitments and outcomes are achieved. Based on an exciting NSW Government project in the Sydney metropolitan area, you will play an integral part in promoting increased participation of women in construction across all levels of the project. This is a unique opportunity to take a lead role on an industry-leading pilot program for promoting gender equity, diversity and inclusion on government construction projects.

The key responsibilities of this eighteen-month fixed-term position include:

• Building relationships with BESIX Watpac management, relevant Government departments, subcontractors and relevant external stakeholders to drive workforce training and participation outcomes for the project.
• Develop project-based programs and initiatives to:
  • Increase participation and retention rates of women, apprentices and trainees on site
  • Increase the uptake of construction workers completing education and training
  • Increase awareness on the importance of supporting marginalised groups to work in the construction sector
  • Provide ISLP (Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program) support and align with specific project targets
• Deliver presentations, facilitate meetings, and engage with various working groups to achieve desired workforce training and participation outcomes
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors, employees, and subcontractors to assess current training gaps and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare reports for management on training completion, compliance status, and ongoing needs.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of the NSW Government training policies, training services NSW guidelines including Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program
• Training administration gained in a medium to large organisation - ideally in the construction and/or civil environment.
• Ability to work with subject matter experts and/or business stakeholders to lead the development of practical and engaging training programs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and train diverse teams and build effective relationships across all levels of the business with a particularly strong external customer focus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and training management software.
• Knowledge of relevant WHS legislation and industry compliance standards.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you're excited about this role but don't tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

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