Specialist Trainer | WA Iron Ore | Newman FIFO 8:6/7:7 or Residential

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role 

Newman Operations is part of Western Australian Iron Ore Operations and consists of two mining sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people. Comprising of Newman East and Newman West - Newman Operations accounts for about 78 million tonnes in total iron ore production.

Reporting to the Supervisor Training, the Specialist Trainer / Assessor - Production Enablement, will be responsible for executing the delivery of Training Plans. In this capacity, you will be actively involved in ensuring the relevance, quality and improvement of all resource material in addition to monitoring and increasing the competency of all personnel. 

This is an exciting opportunity for safety focused individual, who demonstrates a proactive approach to mentoring employees. You will work with an experienced team of Trainer Assessors to provide a high level of training, coaching and upskilling of trainees, contractors and BHP employees.

Key responsibilities within this role will include:

• Demonstrate commitment and conformance to the BHP Charter, the BHP Group Level Documents Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations
• Liaise with Mining Supervisors and the Training Supervisor on operator training required.
• Ensure technical training is implemented as planned.
• Maintain a training matrix for personnel
• Ensure training materials are developed and updated in line with WAIO standards
• Ensure adequately skilled operators are available across all shifts
• Ensure training activities comply with the relevant Safe Work Procedures and statutory requirements. Including the new WHS Legislation
• Assist in identifying and implementing initiatives that contribute value to the business

About You

We have a strong focus on finding individuals with the right values, leadership capability, collaboration and communication skills. In addition to demonstrated ability to consolidate and analyse information, you will have the skills and knowledge to provide critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude. As the successful candidate, ideally you will hold a Certificate in Training & Assessing (TAE40116), however training may be provided for the right candidate.

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Prior exposure in open cut mining
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Minimum C Class Driver’s license unrestricted is essential

Experience operating two or more of the following Surface Mobile Equipment or equivalent:

• Liebherr 9400, 996 Excavators
• CAT 980, 992 or 994 Loaders
• CAT D10, D11 Track Dozers
• CAT 16H/M Graders
• CAT 854K Wheel Dozers

Location

The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre with shops and restaurants as well as sporting facilities, swimming pool and Gym’s.  Newman is gateway to the Karijini National Park, where you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes to explore in your free time.   

With housing & relocation packages on offer (On a Residential Lifestyle Roster), in addition to substantial utility subsidies it allows you (and perhaps your family) to build roots and experience a relaxed community lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara. You will enjoy the benefits of returning home every night.

We also offer  FIFO opportunities for our Newman Operations on an 8:6/7:7 Roster.

Our Newman Operations are located approximately 5 to 10kms out of Newman, Western Australia which makes it a short trip to / from work! 

Living and working in the Pilbara provides a climate that allows a life for outdoor living.  With significantly more sunshine, design a lifestyle of your making. Additionally, the team at Newman West are a close-knit supportive team of mining professionals who make going to work a place to enjoy.

A fantastic opportunity to expand your mining career with us at BHP and become part of the community in which you work.

Is now the time to consider a change? Why not you? Why not now? – Newman a community you won’t want to leave! - YouTube

About Our Process 

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].