Volkswagen Group Technician Trainer

at  Volkswagen

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia’s most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

Are you an experienced Master technician ready to get off the tools or an experienced trainer thinking about making that move to australia then this is the role for you!
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make that move to Sydney and work within our head office and also directly with our dealers.
This role is for a professional that is either well versed in training, learning and development programs with a passion for the automotive industry and dealer operations or a technician with a prior working knowledge of any of our VGA brands (Audi, CUPRA, SKODA or Volkswagen). This role will be based out of our training facility in Chullora and from time to time our Zetland Head office. This position will focus on delivering and developing the Technical Training programs that will increase the automotive skill and knowledge within the dealer network and enhance our service to customers.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparation, delivery and assessment of technical training courses in line with Volkswagen Group training requirements.
• Maintain up to date records of student enrolment, course participation and outcomes.
• Strictly adhere to quality management systems and processes
• Identify and understand specific Learning & Development (L&D) requirements for relevant parties and develop new training material
• Identify and understand knowledge gaps in the Dealer Network and design appropriate programs to address these gaps
• Manage interpersonal and commercial relationships with external stakeholders such as travel and accommodation providers (for attendees)
• Adhere to all WHS requirements for the areas of responsibility

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

• A qualification within training or learning and development preferred
• Qualified Motor technician or practical technical mechanical experience required with any of our group brands
• An understanding or passion for the automotive industry, in particular knowledge of our Volkswagen Group products
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Computer literacy and exposure to multiple systems such as learning management systems like Canvas and Job ready
• Passionate, enthusiastic and motivating individual determined to inspire and coach other