Company Description

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

Job Description

Due to a strong growth trajectory ahead for our Queensland Construction business, we are seeking a Workforce Training Coordinator to develop, implement, coordinate, and monitor programs and initiatives to ensure workforce training and participation targets, commitments, obligations, and outcomes are achieved.

Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and relevant external industry groups to drive workforce training and participation outcomes.Deliver presentations, facilitate meetings, and engage with various working groups to achieve desired workforce training and participation outcomes.Develop project-based programs and initiatives to increase participation and retention rates of apprentices and trainees and increase the uptake of construction workers completing education and training.Provide Queensland Government training policy support to project teams.Establish initiatives to strengthen the pipeline of marginalised candidates obtaining opportunities for employment and retention within the construction sector.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require:

An understanding of the relevant training policies, training services and guidelines within Queensland.Training administration experience gained in a medium to large organisation - ideally in the construction industry.Ability to work with subject matter experts and business stakeholders to lead the development of practical and engaging training programs.Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.Social events and Family Days.

 

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.