Trainer - Learning & Development (L&D) Officer

Learning & Development (L&D) Officer – BSL Gladstone

• Be part of a progressive team that is collaborative, safety driven and values diversity and inclusion
• Partner with operations to deliver frontline competency enabling the safe, stable and productive delivery within our operational environments
• Permanent employment within a global organisation offering fantastic benefits

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Learning & Development (L&D) Trainer to work within our L&D team at Boyne Smelters Limited. Working closely with leaders in operations, processing and maintenance, our L&D Trainers identify and deliver a range of training to frontline team members, and source and coordinate skills specific training solutions across site to meet operational needs.

This is not simply a Training role. This is a great opportunity to apply your learning & development experience, and your ability to maintain strong and effective relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, to proactively support efficient and safe operations. Reporting to the Superintendent L&D, you will be accountable to:

• Deliver classroom training for onboarding of all levels of the business as well as targeted specialised areas to the frontline in partnership with relevant subject matter experts.
• Support the L&D Superintendent in the development, collation and implementation of learning needs and pathways across environments.
• Provide in field coaching to the existing and future on the job trainers and infield assessors ensuring their development and continual improvement in delivering training
• Read and interpret L&D data to drive learning focus areas in operational areas, to maintain adequate levels of competency and ensure a proactive approach to incoming learning activities.
• Assess the quality of learning and development programs and participate in continual improvement of learning materials.
• Maintain & update the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for respective operational areas inclusive of legislative policy and safety procedure.
• Inform stakeholders of performance against the TNA and drive delivery of approaching gaps in its adherence.
• This is a site-based, customer facing role.

About you

To succeed in this role, it is preferred that you will have;

• Demonstrated creation of successful partnerships and an engagement style that embodies our values of both care, courage, and curiosity.
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment – TAE40116
• Experience in learning design, delivery and management of learning pathways and curriculum
• Willingness to work as part of a close-knit team, and demonstrate leadership behaviors
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to personal, professional and team development and be willing to take the lead on new learning projects
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite
• Strong facilitation skills including how to engage, story tell, bring people on the learning journey and confirm transfer of knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate efficiently and effectively with learner.

Desirable

• Experience with design of learning materials and programs
• Experience working in heavy industry, mining, refining, smelting, or similar
• Internal candidates– Experience in mentoring, training, assessment, and operational areas
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Forkliift

What we offer

• Domestic relocation provided
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 9 Months (No distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.

Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Rio Tinto Aluminium Boyne Smelter

Boyne Smelter Limited is located in Boyne Island, approximately 24 km from Gladstone. Along with Yarwun Refinery and Queensland Alumina Limited, our BSL Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Closing date 04 June 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.”