Apprentice Trainer - Mechanical
About The Role
OneSteel Manufacturing, a member of the GFG Alliance operates integrated steelworks which include ironmaking, steel making and rolling-mill facilities located in coastal Whyalla, approximately 400 km from Adelaide.
The role of the Apprentice Trainer - Mechanical is to support upcoming talent for OneSteel Manufacturing. You will be accountable for building the Apprentices trade capacity in their respective discipline, which will result to a successful start to their career.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Developing, implementing and facilitating the Mechanical apprentice competency training program, with the governance framework
- Facilitating the apprentice curriculum, including practical, theoretical and assessments
- Managing the apprentice workshop environment
- Building relationships and coaching the business in the management of the process
About Your Experience
We are looking to speak to Mechanical Trades people that’s worked in an industrial environment that will lead our apprentices to reach their full potential.
To be successfully considered for the available opportunity, we are looking to speak with people that have the following skills and qualifications:
- Fitter trade qualification, including Certificate III Engineering, Fitter and Turner or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Fitting trade
- Experience as a facilitator and within a competency-based training environment preferred but not essential
- High level literacy, including computer literacy
- Strong communication and engagement skills
- Understanding of and training experience in a manufacturing/mining operational environment
- Demonstrated understanding of training methodologies and blended learning preferred but not essential
- Demonstrated experience in writing documents and other literacy preferred but not essential
- Understanding and experience in development of training and assessment materials
Key Benefits
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
- Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
- Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.
- Self-Care Bento Boxes: A series of 45-minute online sessions for self-care, providing effective strategies to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. Topics include sleep, diet, exercise, burnout and more.
- Mental Health First Aiders support: Caring for the health and safety of our people is fundamental to the way we operate. We have Mental Health First Aiders on the majority of our sites available and who have the skills to recognise, connect and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
- Employee Engagement: Our annual “Your Voice” employee engagement survey provides our employees with the opportunity to influence the business’s direction and help share employee experiences.
About Us
OneSteel Manufacturing operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. With State and Federal Government investment, the Whyalla Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia’s manufacturing sector.
Why Work Here?
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
- Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
- Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
- Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.
We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.