Principal Advisor - Training

About the role

Glencore's Mount Isa Mines Operations (MIM) in Queensland employs over 2,000 people across its George Fisher Mine, concentrators, smelters and processing infrastructure, producing zinc, copper, lead and silver. The Principal Advisor - Training designs and implements frameworks for onboarding, competency provision, assessment and verification that meet regulatory requirements, Glencore standards and operational risk profiles, and drives assurance across all training functions. As a senior leader within the HSEC function, the role advises the HSEC Manager and site leadership on workforce readiness, training investment priorities and competency-related risk, and leads a large team of training professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement onboarding, competency, assessment and verification frameworks aligned to regulation, Glencore standards and risk profiles
• Drive assurance across training so systems are effective, compliant and deliver measurable outcomes
• Advise the HSEC Manager and site leadership on workforce readiness, training priorities and competency risk
• Lead a large team of training professionals and build organisational capability supporting safe production

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Training and Assessment, Human Resource Development, Safety Science or related; Cert IV in Training and Assessment plus higher qualification highly regarded
• 10+ years in training, competency management or workforce development, largely in mining or heavy industry
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role leading large, multi-disciplinary teams
• Track record of designing competency frameworks, onboarding programs and training governance at organisational level
• Knowledge of Queensland mining legislation, recognised standards, conditions of statutory authorities and competency requirements
• Experience in training assurance, audit and verification
• Experience managing training budgets, vendor contracts and RTO relationships

Required skills

• Learning management systems and training records management
• Written and verbal communication with workforce, senior leadership and regulators
• Strategic thinking and problem solving

What we offer

• Attractive salary package
• Full relocation support to Mount Isa
• Opportunity to work for a global company in a regional city
• FIFO arrangements from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns discussed on request

Applications are made through SEEK or LinkedIn, where a Stellar Recruitment representative will contact candidates.