At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, our company is well positioned as a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality commercial vehicles with three high-profile brands - Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Fuso Truck and Bus and Freightliner.  Leaders in our industry, we have a clear vision to be the undisputed leader of the truck and bus industry in Australia, and we share a common Daimler Trucks purpose across the globe- For All Who Keep The World Moving!

The role:

This role is responsible for the coordination, delivery, co-design and continuous improvement of Daimler Truck technical training across Australia for our brands, Freightliner, Fuso and Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Working within a collaborative team of passionate, driven and technically minded trainers, you contribute to the on-going  technical development of staff within our independent dealer network.

Based in our Mulgrave Training Academy and reporting into the Training Academy Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

• Delivery of product and technical training courses, ensuring training is delivered in a meaningful and engaging manner to achieve set learning objectives and on time and on budget 
• Collaborating with the training team to ensure alignment at all times, also ensuring that administration support of training records, reports and accounts are kept up to date
• Ensuring all required training courses and resources including venue, vehicles, handouts and travel are booked in a timely and cost effective manner
• Ensuring maximum occupancy in training courses for optimisation of resources and costs
• Keeping communication up to date with global headquarters, regarding current training concepts; and
• Maintaining an awareness of industry trends and developing training strategies to incorporate new learning methodologies
• Maintain equipment and facilities to ensure a safe and efficient working environment for program participants

Who we are looking for:
To be successful you will ideally have previous experience in delivering training, in a product or technical capacity within the automotive industry.  If you have prior After Sales Retail experience as a technician, this is an excellent career development opportunity. A small part of the role will involve travelling to different locations within Australia and New Zealand to deliver training throughout the year, so a flexible approach is necessary. In addition, we value flexible work arrangements, so when not travelling or directly delivering training, there would be opportunity to work from home if required. Ideally you have strong technical experience and a truck and bus driving license. You will have outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills, essential for communicating and presenting to external partners at all management levels. Additionally, you will have exceptional time management and decision making skills with the ability to solve complex problems under pressure. 

A strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package and an interest in developing and building sustainable and individual training programs is essential.

A high school certificate and tertiary education in the area of Automotive or Heavy Commercial Vehicle repair is preferred. 

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, #MAKEYOURMOVE, apply now with your CV and cover letter.   

See our benefits here: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/daimler-truck-and-bus-australia-pacific-pty-l 

This is a local, permanent role. You must have a permanent working visa for Australia / New Zealand to be able to apply for this position.

At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, we believe our people make the difference. We are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and are committed to inspiring an innovative and collaborative working culture. By joining our team, you will access generous employee benefits, such as discounted car leasing, on-site parking, employee assistance programs and much more. We understand everyone benefits from work differently, therefore our approach to learning is open and individually adaptable. Career pathways are supported through a network of learning and development programs, like our Women in Leadership Program and Mentoring Program, allowing everyone to grow at their own pace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We openly celebrate Diversity Day, International Women’s and Men’s Days and host guest speakers to foster a collaborative culture. Our team’s contributions are actively recognized through Employee Recognition and Reward programs. This celebrates our dynamic working culture and one where our people can be themselves.