Superintendent - Training

Superintendent - Training
GFM, HSEC
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 105447

 

Are you an experienced training leader looking for an opportunity to influence workforce capability at scale? Join Mount Isa Mines, one of Australia's largest and most diverse mining operations, where you'll lead the delivery of training and competency programs that support the safe and successful development of more than 4,000 employees and contractors. This is an outstanding opportunity to combine strategic leadership, operational impact and exceptional work-life balance in a Monday to Friday, 9-day fortnight residential role or 8/6 roster FIFO.

 

Mount Isa Mines

Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.

At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritising safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au.

 

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation
• Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers and salary sacrifice options
• Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
• Leadership development programs, Ambassador Programs and unrivalled career pathways
• The lifestyle advantage of a residential role in Mount Isa
  
  
  

About the role

Reporting to the Principal Advisor - Training, this role is responsible for leading the operational delivery of training and competency programs across the Skills Centre and Metals Processing training functions. As Superintendent - Training, you will bring these two areas together under a single integrated leadership structure, ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach to onboarding, training delivery, competency assessment and verification across the operation. You will lead a team of training professionals while collaborating closely with crew trainers and operational leaders to deliver safe, compliant and effective workforce capability outcomes.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Skills Centre and Metals Processing training teams, providing coaching, direction and performance leadership
• Coordinate training resources, scheduling and delivery to meet operational requirements
• Ensure competency assessment, verification and training activities are delivered consistently across the operation
• Oversee onboarding and workforce readiness requirements for employees and contractors
• Maintain accurate training and competency records to support compliance and assurance reporting
• Build strong working relationships with operational leaders to align training delivery with business priorities
• Identify competency gaps, training risks and improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership
• Support statutory and mandatory training compliance in line with legislative and Glencore requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across training materials, assessment tools and delivery methods
• Manage team rostering, leave planning and resource allocation to ensure training coverage and effectiveness

 

Your experience

You are a proven training leader with experience delivering and coordinating competency-based training programs within complex operational environments. You have demonstrated success leading teams, influencing stakeholders and driving consistent training outcomes across multiple work areas.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience in training delivery, coordination and competency management, ideally within mining, minerals processing, heavy industry or a similar operational environment
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• Experience working with dispersed training teams and embedded trainers across operational areas
• Sound understanding of competency-based training and assessment frameworks
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, schedules and resources
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of an organisation
• Experience maintaining training systems, records and reporting with a high degree of accuracy
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and building a positive team culture

Qualifications required

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• Diploma or tertiary qualification in Training, Education, Human Resource Development or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Current Australian Manual Driver's Licence

 

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority and we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

 

If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Mount Isa Mines. Don’t just take a job, secure a career and help build the future of our region. Apply today.

 

Applications Close: 16th of November