Reporting to the RTO Manager, you will play a key leadership role in coordinating trainers, managing training delivery schedules, supporting team development, and ensuring a positive experience for apprentices and stakeholders.
About the Role
As the Pre-Trade Supervisor, you will lead a team of approximately 10 trainers and be responsible for ensuring training programs are delivered safely, effectively, and to a high standard. You'll work closely with trainers, students, and internal stakeholders to support operational excellence and continuous improvement within the training function.
Location: South Guildford
Roster: Monday – Friday 8.5 hour days (including meal break)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and support a team of Pre-Trade Trainers
- Coordinate trainer schedules and resource allocation
- Monitor training delivery and minimise disruptions through effective planning and risk management
- Support trainer development and professional development requirements
- Act as the primary point of contact for training operations and scheduling matters
- Foster a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the training department
- Ensure training programs are delivered in line with industry and organisational requirements
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong leadership capability combined with hands-on trade experience and a passion for developing people.
Essential Requirements
- Trade Certificate or equivalent within the Automotive industry (AUR qualification or equivalent)
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a trade environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to build professional relationships and maintain clear boundaries
Desirable
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or working towards completion
- Experience within training, education, apprenticeships or workforce development environments
Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:
- Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
- Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
- Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
- Employee Referral Program– Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
- Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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