Training Manager

About the position

GREAT has been successful with a tender to supply a comprehensive training and employment programs that integrates individual, community, industry, and economic development initiatives that will drive long-term sustainability and growth across the Lower Gulf region of Queensland. The funding associated with the tender is specific to the Aboriginal tribal groups within the communities of Normanton, Burketown, Karumba, Gregory, and Doomadgee.

The Manager of Training will provide a high level of support to GREAT's Training and Employment Team to ensure business processes are followed and training compliance is always maintained by developing, administrating, and delivering effective and efficient training systems, learning programs, standards, and processes for the region.

The Training Manager is responsible for upholding the integrity and accuracy of training records of clients engaged in the all programs. The Training Manager will also manage all subordinate staff and contractors including the Training Coordinator position which is also currently advertised via Seek. Below are the Training and Social Development Program training cohort examples that will need support for workforce integration.

Cohort 1

1. Not job ready, low levels of confidence, low or no literacy numeracy and technical knowledge, no previous employment experience

2. Not job ready, minimal to no previous employment experience, semi-literate, numerate and technical knowledge, developing confidence
   

Cohort 2

1. Nearly job ready, some previous employment experience, good confidence, literate numerate and technical knowledge to various degrees.
   

Cohort 3

1. Job ready, numerate, literate, technical knowledge, prior learning and holding certificates, e.g. heavy vehicle, previous employment experience.

2. Mine related employment, employed Local Aboriginal People receiving on the job training
   

Cohort 4

1. Tertiary training and career opportunities. Diploma/Bachelor's Degree Industry Specific. Management and Technical positions.

KEY DUTIES AND TASKS

Duties may include some or all the following:

Overall management of the Gulf Communities - Training and Social Development Program (TSDP)

· Providing day-to-day support to the Training Coordinator, clients, trainers and assessors as required

· First point of contact for partnering RTOs

· Seek RTO partners who share the same values as GREAT.

· Quality assurance of completed assessment records

· Liaise with GREAT's accounts department to raise purchase orders for monthly orders, examples equipment hire, uniforms, staff amenities and adhoc requests from the Training Coordinator or GREAT managers

· Evaluate and report on training activities as required

· Administrative tasks as directed by GREAT's CEO or CFO

· Evaluate and reporting on all training activities as required

· Adjust training needs as community requirements become evident

· Build and monitor enrolment to align with training needs and possible online courses

· Research and liaise with external providers to source innovative and cost-effective e-­learning training solutions

· Engage with key stakeholders through the Lower Gulf region in particular businesses and local governments.

· Monitor training programs and provide support in relation to regional training needs

· Support/investigate future training needs and capabilities on site as required

· Assist and advise with the design and development of learning materials

· Collate and report on training statistics for monthly reporting

· Ensure all training and assessments undertaken are in accordance with required standards

· Develop and promote continuous improvement to GREAT training programs

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· Sound communication skills - possession of a range of interpersonal and communication skills, professional and credible

· Accountability – takes clear responsibility for allocated tasks

· Proficient Microsoft skills - including the ability to use spreadsheets efficiently, familiar with how to use filters and basic formulas

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Proven experience:

· Working in Human Resource management at a broad and high level.

· Extensive experience working with Aboriginal people in a training, development and employment outcomes.

· Managing employment and training programs across a large rural isolated area.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Awareness, knowledge and understanding of:

· Administration process - able to follow and manage the administration processes for the project

· Learning and development process – able to follow and explain the training processes potential clients, businesses, government, community leaders and GREAT board directors.

If you have any questions, please ring Brian Arnold ***. Applications close Friday 30th May COB.

To apply please forward your resume and cover letter to: ** and ***