Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
Develop Skilled Operators. Improve Plant Performance. Strengthen Safety.
Westgold is seeking an experienced Trainer - Processing to lead training and competency development across our processing operations.
Operating on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster , you'll be responsible for developing the capability of our processing workforce, ensuring operators are trained, competent and equipped to safely and efficiently operate a modern processing facility.
This is an opportunity for an experienced processing professional to step into a role where they can influence operational performance, workforce capability and safety outcomes while mentoring the next generation of operators.
About the Role
As Trainer - Processing, you'll be the subject matter expert for operational training across the processing plant, delivering practical coaching, competency-based training and workplace assessments to operators at all levels.
Working closely with frontline teams and leadership, you'll support workforce capability, maintain training compliance and help foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
You'll spend most of your time where it matters most, in the plant, coaching teams, verifying competencies and ensuring employees have the skills and confidence to perform their roles safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver site inductions, training programs and competency assessments
Conduct Verification of Competencies (VOC) and task-based assessments
Coach and mentor operators through practical, hands-on training
Support onboarding and development of new employees
Maintain accurate training and competency records
Promote safe work practices and critical risk awareness
Identify capability gaps and development opportunities across crews
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the training function
About You
You are an experienced processing professional who enjoys developing people and sharing operational knowledge.
To be successful, you will bring:
Extensive experience within a processing plant environment
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Experience delivering competency-based training and assessments
Strong understanding of operational training and workforce development
Knowledge of critical risk management and site safety systems
Excellent communication, coaching and mentoring skills
Current C Class Driver's Licence
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone looking to combine their operational experience with a passion for developing others. You'll play a key role in building a skilled, capable and safety-focused workforce while helping Westgold achieve operational excellence.
If you're passionate about coaching people, building capability and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
The Westgold Offer:
A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
A range of benefits including:
Performance based bonus
Group salary continuous insurance
A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
5 years' pro rata long service leave
Salary sacrifice options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.
Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.
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