Training and Competency Specialist

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and creativity to a team that does more than tick boxes.

At The Deering Group (TDG), we don't just help organisations become competent — we help them unlock their full potential. We're trusted advisors to some of Australia's leading industries, known for crafting authentic, sustainable solutions that improve capability while reducing cost and complexity.

We're growing, and we're on the lookout for Consultants in Perth and Brisbane who are passionate about training, competency, and making a real impact. This isn't your run-of-the-mill consulting role — you'll work across diverse industries, tackle complex challenges, and deliver high-quality analysis, documentation, and training that actually changes the way people work.

If you're adaptable, thrive in collaborative environments, and can turn complexity into clarity — all while keeping your sense of humour — you'll fit right in. In return, you'll join a supportive, flexible team that believes in lifelong learning, values your input, and will give you the tools and trust to do your best work.

What's in it for you?

• A genuinely supportive, collaborative culture
• Flexible work arrangements (WFH, office, or client sites)
• Projects that challenge and excite you
• Opportunities to grow professionally and personally
• A team that works hard, laughs often, and delivers excellence

Ready to do work you love, with people you like, in a way that works for you?

Sounds like you? Read more below...

About The Deering Group (TDG)

Founded in 2016, The Deering Group brings a fresh approach to organisational capability, training, and competency. The Deering Group (TDG) has an ethical, people-centred approach to analysing, designing, and implementing work programs that increase organisational learning while reducing cost and complexity. We challenge our clients to go beyond competency and explore their potential. We bring curiosity, creativity, and commitment to crafting authentic and sustainable solutions.

The TDG team collectively have decades of experience in operations and leadership. We all bring expertise and professionalism that add value; however, our collective discretionary effort and collaborative working style translate into exceptional outcomes for our clients. This is why we are more than consultants; we are trusted advisors our clients turn to first.

We are advertising for multiple roles in multiple locations to support our continued growth as a business. We are initially targeting applicants from the Greater Perth and Greater Brisbane areas. TDG is a flexible working organisation, and we encourage those seeking part-time or casual employment to apply as well.

The Role

You will be a vital part of the team responsible for undertaking analysis and research to support project deliverables. You will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, enabling you to analyse client organisations to identify issues and opportunities for improvement to strengthen their quality. You will adapt to a client's work culture and establish an excellent working relationship. You will work with stakeholders to apply structured thinking and analysis techniques to complex and ambiguous problems.

You can produce high-quality documentation appropriate for its intended audience. You can write easy-to-understand documentation such as reports, training and assessment materials, procedures, manuals, and other supporting materials.

Reporting to the General Manager – Operations, you will provide deep functional or technical subject matter expertise to a project. You will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, enabling you to develop and update documentation within the client organisation. You will liaise with key stakeholders to understand requirements and identify issues and opportunities to strengthen organisational documentation quality.

Key Responsibilities

· Work with internal teams to understand the deliverable requirements in-depth.

· Critically analyse quantitative and qualitative data and translate findings into practical recommendations.

· Undertake analysis and research in support of project deliverables.

· Develop high-quality written documentation, such as procedures, manuals, reports, training materials, presentations, and briefings, that convey complex insights in simple, engaging, and visual ways.

· Develop progress status reports and actions/decisions from client interactions.

· Provide technical, functional, or deep subject matter expertise to develop project deliverables as per client expectations.

· Contribute to a rich feedback culture that promotes continuous improvement and high performance.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will align with TDG's commitment to excellence, creativity, and growth. You are passionate about training and competency, thrive in collaborative environments, and are excited to work with high-performing teams. We want to work with people we like, doing work we like in the way we like. Does this sound like you?

Personal Qualities

Our ideal candidate is:

· Open to feedback and critical discussions to refine and improve work.

· Calm and professional under pressure.

· Flexible, adaptive, and able to navigate shifting priorities.

· Willing to engage with clients and participate in workshops to gather insights.

Technical Skills and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

· years of work experience in a Training and Competency setting, like Learning and Development.

· years of work experience as a Consultant.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Experience in high-risk industries (e.g., energy, mining, resources) is a plus.

How to apply

Please send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. Please highlight how you meet the personal and technical skills outlined above.

Note: Shortlisting will commence ASAP and interviews may be conducted virtually

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