Multimodal Training Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Multimodal Training Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Be part of the new era in public transport
• Join our wonderful team and share our "think like a passenger" Philosophy
• Exceptional career development & attractive employee benefits

About us..

Keolis Downer has been awarded a 10 year contract to design and run Newcastle Transport services across all modes of travel, including buses, ferries and the future light rail.

As the proud operator of Newcastle Transport, we aim to deliver the best possible integrated transport solution for the people of Newcastle and eastern Lake Macquarie.

Keolis Downer is Australia's largest private provider of multi-modal public transport, delivering over 210 million passenger trips each year.

Established in 2009, Keolis Downer is a joint venture between Keolis, a world leading public transport provider with operations in 16 countries, and Downer, a leader in engineering and infrastructure management in Australia and New Zealand.

Keolis Downer operates G:link on the Gold Coast, Yarra Trams in Melbourne, and approximately 1,000 buses a South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. We employ 4,000 staff across Australia, with 1,600 in our bus operations alone.

What you'll do..

As the Training Manager you will be responsible for managing the training operations and management of training team members, working with the relevant stakeholders, including managers and employees, in the planning and delivery of training. Creation, development and delivering of training programmes to internal staff and external parties. This will include mandatory training for new staff as well as refresher training in all relevant areas.

• Identify and assess the knowledge /skills / behavioural gap between the current and future operational environment to design, structure and develop the appropriate training
• Ensure that all training activities are properly planned, funded, staffed, delivered and equipped; and that providers meet national standards under the ASQA requirements and that training delivery complies with National Quality Standards.
• Develop and coordinate external subcontractor training to do with safely accessing the light rail corridor.
• Manage the Funding application with the RTO and third parties where applicable and manage the enrolment of employees with the Apprenticeship Centre and RTO.
• Provide effective management of all financial aspects of the training profile and ensure that budgets are managed efficiently and prepare reports for Management as requested.
• In conjunction with the HR Manager, you will manage and mentor all training staff; work with the Senior Management Team in identifying, planning, delivering & assessing training;
• Actively participate in committees (i.e. Driver Authorisation Committee); coordinate the employees and monitor and report on their progress.
• Provide leadership and direction to the training team to ensure high quality outcomes.

About you..

• Certificate IV Training and Assessment;
• Bachelor Degree in Adult Education or equivalent;
• Must be able to obtain Rail Safety Critical Worker (Category 1)
• Must be able to obtain a National Police Check
• Must be able to obtain a NSW Working With Children Check
• Able to achieve Cert III Rail Driving AQTF Qualification;
• Previous training experience, working in high-pressure and rapidly evolving situations;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, coach, present to and manage relationships with various levels of internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent written communications, including composition, grammar and spelling Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office products;
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc).

Why it's worth it..

There's never been a more exciting time to join Keolis Downer Hunter. 

You will be a part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team who deliver the best possible integrated transport solution for Newcastle and eastern Lake Macquarie. Keolis Downer     Hunter recruit only the most talented people who are happy being entrenched in the life of our local Newcastle community.  We want our people to take pride in what they do, have a passion for creating connections and relishes the opportunity to drive the development of a fulfilling career.

Come join our wonderful team of people and share in our "think like a passenger" philosophy.

Interested to join our team?

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Keolis Downer Hunter are committed to a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects our community and customers.   

This role is being sourced directly by Keolis Downer.  We respectfully request no agency approaches.