Training Principal

Training Principal!

• Supporting our Coal planning business unit
• Based in North Sydney, Hybrid working opportunity!
• Delivery and compliance focus
• Fantastic work culture, in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding organisation

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running.

About the role

The primary objective of the Training Principal is to oversee and implement learning and development strategies for employees within their designated region. In this role you will focus on delivering training plans, ensuring certificate compliance, and collaborating with teams to upskills employees!

Key responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

• Promote training policies and procedures
• Deliver competency-based training/assessment activities utilising approved competency-based training packages, consistent with the level of qualifications held
• Conduct training needs analysis and develop training plans to meet operational requirements
• Maintaining employees records to ensure compliance.
• Plan, track and improve training and qualification levels within portfolios
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Review and assess Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Foster a safe workplace and ensure compliance with OH&S regulations

About you

To thrive in this role, you’ll need strong communication, initiative, and adaptability, along with the ability to work effectively with people, systems, and reporting tools. Key requirements include:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent)
• Willingness to obtain Accident Investigation Accreditation if needed
• Previous experience as a workplace trainer, facilitator, coach, or presenter
• Ability to embrace change and support continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills
• Basic knowledge of RTO and AQF regulatory requirements

The benefits

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including:

• Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks, with superannuation - after only 6 months service
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Sonder, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you
•  Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.

Closing date

Applications close 24^th January 2025!

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers           

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.