Seeking an experienced Specialist to deliver and monitor employee training while ensuring compliance with a modern rail business.

The Bowen Rail Company is Queensland’s next-generation rail business, created to transport Queensland’s high-quality resources for export to the world. The business is head-quartered in Bowen, North Queensland, where it is part of a highly skilled rail and resources industry.

Guided by a senior leadership team with more than 150 years combined experience in the rail and resources industry, BRC stands apart for the passion, diversity, and expertise of our people. They make us what we are. Our workforce is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, ages, and ability. The only thing all Bowen Rail Company employees share is motivation, and that we all live locally. 

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Network Team based in Bowen, in the beautiful Whitsundays. Reporting to the Network Operations Principal, you will be responsible for the framework that supports the Development, Qualifications, and ongoing Verification of Competency across our network teams. 

This role is a Monday to Friday (5/2) roster based in the Bowen Office with required fieldwork includes travelling to the Carmichael Rail Network with periods requiring accommodation in remote locations.

• Safety Leadership.
• Facilitate the implementation and review of Network training documentation, including standards, procedures, and instructions to ensure company and legislative compliance.
• Drive improvement initiatives in training and compliance to Safety, Competency and Compliance requirements across Network teams.
• Responsible for the maintenance and ongoing improvement of the Training and Competency Matrix, Training Needs Analysis to meet performance KPIs for the progression of the Network Team.
• Mentor, coach and support network qualified Trainer and Assessors.
• Coordinating the delivery of external training services including Registered Training Organisations for the development of schedules, training programs and contract management.
• The development and implementation of various Trainee program(s) in conjunction with the RTO to ensure a training and assessment program is effectively implemented and managed.
• Training leadership: influential in developing people and teams with positive engagement of Network Personnel for improved outcomes.
• Monitor effectiveness of existing training systems and procedures.
• Support investigations in a timely manner that delivers appropriate outcomes through accurate written reports to assist management with determinations.

About You

Core Capabilities 

• Manages self with resilience and integrity, particularly in a changing environment.
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively, both written and verbal.
• Understands the requirements of the position and proactively works to deliver performance-aligned outcomes.

Essential 

• SARC Safely Access the Rail Corridor (Nationally Accredited) or ability to obtain
• RIW Card (Rail Industry Worker Identification) or ability to obtain
• Current Open ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent experience) or ability to obtain
• 5+ years’ experience in an equivalent position
• Computer Proficient (Advanced Microsoft Office, systems)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team

Desirable

• Tertiary qualified in Bachelor of Education
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in an equivalent position within Rail

About Our Process 

At Bowen Rail Company, we are guided by our A.S.P.I.R.E. values and are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the essential requirements of the role. 

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to participate in a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicant’s 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. 

Please APPLY NOW and submit your application

Applications close: 27 March 2025

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