Senior Advisor - Training

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Newcrest is committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on gender diversity and diversity to reflect the communities in which we operate. Creating an inclusive culture will enable us to leverage the richness of cultures across our workforce and the capability of our diverse employees to get better business outcomes.

Our technical expertise is something we are quietly proud of. Through our investment in research and development, we have advanced the technical development of our mining methods, achieving operational efficiencies. Whether you are part of our offices, or at one of our sites near or far, you will find so much more than you expect.

Operations near and far

Located in the Great Sandy Desert in East Pilbara, Western Australia, Telfer is a fly in out fly out operation from Perth which recognizes the importance of work-life balance.  Our comfortable, well furnished rooms include Foxtel, and our site offers quality food with healthy options, medical care, sports and recreation activities. Families are welcomed several times a year to open days to support our community feel at Telfer. 

Who we’re looking for:

Reporting into the Human Resource Superintendent, a permanent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and driven Senior Advisor –Training to lead and support a team of high performing Technical Training Advisors to provide training, assessment and advice to department and supervisors and individuals on the application of Newcrest safety systems and tools that minimise the risk of injury to employees and damage to equipment.

A function performed all whilst developing and maintaining working relationships with all site based contractors to ensure their staff are working in accordance with Newcrest standards, policies and procedures safely.

A few key responsibilities will include;

• Drive the development and maintenance of a safety culture through all training activity conducted at Telfer Operations
• Manage training programs and projects as directed by the HR Superintendent
• Conduct training needs analysis at individual operator level with a focus on Newcrest values and creating a safe and productive workforce
• In collaboration with the HR Superintendent and department supervisors develop and monitor department training plans
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all site based contractors to ensure their staff are working in accordance with Newcrest standards, policies and procedures safely
• Coordination of Trainee and Apprentices in collaboration with Supervisors
• Management of Learning Management System

You will be safety focused, team oriented, enable and drive continuous improvement and be willing to strive for results. Relationship building and strategic thinking are second nature to you.

Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate at all levels in the organisation will work towards achievement of desired outcomes and engagement of your team and key stakeholders. Ideally you will also have the following:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (essential)
• Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (desirable). 
• Detailed working knowledge of WHS Act
• Demonstrated experience in competency-based training and assessment methods.
• Previous exposure to incident investigation, auditing processes and workplace inspections. (desirable) 
• Experience with SAP, Success Factors (highly desirable)
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships within all levels of the business.
• Minimum “C” class unencumbered drivers licence.

We are looking for a strong communicator and influencer and someone who is familiar with working in a highly collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and best practise. Someone who is able to ensure absolute compliance with legal requirements and company objectives, whilst also providing support to develop, coach and mentor team members to continuously improve their knowledge, skills and relationship interactions.

Please note: This is a permanent role, FIFO from Perth Telfer on an 8 days on/6 off roster

Our commitment to you

Look around and you’ll discover opportunities to explore different pathways. Supported by development programs and guided by our leaders, you’ll learn and grow in your time with us.

Keeping our people safe and healthy is our most important asset. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing is supported by systems and standards that embed our safety culture.

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At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.