Training Advisor

What’s on Offer

• 9 Day Fortnight, RDO Every Second Friday.
• Based at our Henderson HQ Site (SOR location) | Free Parking.
• Career growth opportunities in an ASX-listed global shipbuilder.
• Salary sacrificing, novated leasing, retailer discounts, EAP, and insurance discounts.

The Opportunity

As a Training Advisor, you will provide support and guidance across all Austal Australia sites. Working with a range of stakeholders, you will help develop, implement, and evaluate training programs and early career pathways including apprenticeships, internships, and work experience initiatives. You’ll play a key role in enhancing workforce capability and future talent pipelines.

What's Involved

• Act as an advisor on training initiatives across business-as-usual and project-related work.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide timely advice, support, and expert guidance to stakeholders across the business around training pathways.
• Coordinate and advise on Austal Apprenticeship Program and provide support to apprentices regarding training and development.
• Manage and promote the Work Experience Program and its transition into apprenticeship opportunities.
• Support employment branding initiatives and information to support workforce development.
• Partner with external stakeholders to promote diversity in the workforce.
• Support the continuous improvement of training practices, program evaluation, and workforce capability initiatives.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Training & Assessment (TAE).
• 5+ years' experience in training, or workforce capability across complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong VET system understanding and experience in qualification process.
• Knowledge and proven experience on Traineeship and Apprenticeship Programs.
• Strong training and compliance motivation across all aspects of learning and development activities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in learning design and delivery.

Desirable:

• Experience with Learning Management Systems or Safety & Compliance Documentation Systems.
• Background in production, construction, or working with third-party training providers.
• Experience in business reporting, governance, risk management, gap analysis and evaluation.
• Experience streamlining processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency outcomes.

Why Austal

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace culture.
• Career progression within a growing global organisation.

Our Values
Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Teamwork

We are committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity drives innovation and performance, and we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from all backgrounds and abilities, all ages, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.