Future Workforce Advisor

Role Details:

Reporting to Superintendent of Operational Training, you will be responsible for coordinating the Gold Fields Australia apprentice and trainee programs.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered on a 5 days on 2 days off roster (Monday – Friday) at our Perth corporate office on a permanent basis. The role is a hybrid role, and some flexibility is available to work from home 2 days a week, and work a 9-day fortnight if wish to do so. The role will necessitate some travel to our operating mines on an infrequent basis.
 

Benefits include:

• Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Flexible work arrangements on offer
• Salary sacrifice options
• Increased annual leave entitlements
• Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
• Educational assistance

About the role:

• Coordinate the Gold Fields Apprentice and Traineeship programs to ensure they are managed efficiently and effectively in line with company goals in relation to capability development future skills.
• Work closely with the operational leads to ensure that Apprentices and Trainees are supported throughout their program.
• Maintain the Apprentice and Trainee training needs matrix and schedule required training and/or rotations to address competency requirements (including TAFE learning blocks and other external training).
• Facilitate the sign-up and onboarding process of all Apprentices and Trainees and liaise with relevant external institutions and government agencies to ensure correct and timely sign ups and TAFE enrolments.
• Manage Apprentice and Trainee employment and enrolment claims for government incentives on behalf of Gold fields Australia.
• Provide support to operational leaders of apprentices and trainees to ensure they have the skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively mentor, guide, and develop the apprentices and trainees
• Co-coordinate the Future Program for Education Scholarships at GFA, including the application process, interviews, and development.
• Support all Future Skills outcomes as required

About you:

• Proven experience within the mining or construction industry.
• Experience in the coordination of Apprentice/Trainee training or training programs is essential.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable.
• Understanding of VET legislative and compliance requirements is essential.
• High level interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong partnerships across a range of stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency and experience in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.