Do you thrive on developing people and building capability from the ground up? At Downer, we’re shaping the future of frontline excellence—and we want you on that journey. We’re seeking a proactive and committed Workplace Trainer/Assessor to coach, support, and grow the capability of our frontline teams. Through tailored training and leadership development, you’ll drive operational excellence and embed a culture of learning across the business
Location: South Australia or Victoria (1 position available) Regional travel required, with some interstate travel

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You’ll work closely with front-line crews and leaders to identify and deliver on-site development needs, facilitate onboarding and qualification pathways, and instil a strong learning culture across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting training needs analyses and identifying skills gaps
• Delivering targeted, in-field coaching and mentoring aligned to operational needs
• Facilitating leadership programs to develop current and emerging frontline leaders
• Supporting workplace-based learning, including inductions and practical skill sessions
• Promoting and guiding participation in industry qualification training for trainees and apprentices
• Assessing competency and maintaining accurate, timely training records
• Designing and delivering learning content tailored to field operations
• Contributing to the development of core skill standards and plant competency frameworks
• Supporting communication, soft skills, and leadership training initiatives
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven hands-on experience in the roading industry. Experience in Asphalt Surfacing would be an advantage.
• An understanding of adult learning and organisational training principles
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
• A passion for developing people and sharing expertise
• Experience delivering leadership or soft skills training is highly valued
• Strong communication and time management skills
• The ability to work autonomously and stay self-motivated, while thriving in a remote, regionally dispersed team
• Comfort navigating high-pressure environments and stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online learning systems
• A current Driver’s License
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain