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* Establish and manage an integrated projects schedule for each project* Establish and manage project plan, resource plan and identification of change management activities* Manage the project team including roles and responsibilities, task management and progression reporting* Lead, manage and develop a specialist team of work leaders, subject matter experts and support staff, including consultancy services where required* Manage and coordinate external and internal stakeholders involved in all project elements* Control each stage, delegating delivery to the project team ensuring they deliver within an integrated approach with all of the project streams* Manage and develop project plans and undertake regular auditing of progress on all reports, including regular review meetings with management* Provide strategic advice, analyse and review complex issues and ensure impacts are identified, analysed and considered* Lead project presentations and briefings to management on general project and program management processes as well as specific project and program issues.

• Champion a safety culture which promotes, creates and maintains a Zero Harm approach in all aspects of the operation and the management of frontline employee’s health and well-being while in the Workplace.• Work collaboratively with colleagues across functions to create streamlined and optimised service delivery to our customers.• Role model Aurizon’s values consistent with our leadership principles.• Manage allocated yard and train crew operations and implement business improvement initiatives targeting reduced asset cycle times, improved train payloads, reduce loss against the plan, and efficient use of labour and consumables.• Provide effective crewing and yard resource levels to support delivery to customer, by actively and efficiently managing training requirements, annual leave, attendance levels and mitigating any overtime requirements.* Lead cost improvement initiatives to ensure the Depot budget is attained.• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and greater collaboration and implement plans to effectively address these areas and resolve issues.• Ensure the allocated team has up to date training and competency and clear, current and measurable goals and objectives aligned to the operating plan and business targets.• Build positive workplace relationships with allocated team including setting and monitoring of performance standards and behavioural standards, building a high performance team, and managing performance, disciplinary matters.• Take accountability for incident investigations within the area of responsibility and conduct timely, complete, detailed and factual investigations reports.• Ensure all operational activities are compliant with relevant industrial instruments, safety management systems, company procedures, and legislative/statutory obligations.• Ensure adherence to procedures by completing the required Efficiency Tests.

• Manage the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of all training activities of the Project.• Develop and Implement a process for inducting and familiarising new employees and contractors to maximise business resources and processes.• Manage the Emergency Response Team (ERT) personnel and equipment capabilities whilst ensuring organisational and legislative standards are met.• Manage the training and emergency response budget < $1.5M.• The review and implementation of the Peabody Energy training document suite to meet organisational and legislative requirements.• Set up of the Internal LMS for accurate reporting and auditing capabilities.• Liaise with the project leadership team, superintendents, supervisors and crew trainer/assessors to identify business training needs and priorities.• Mentor and coach the crew trainer/assessors in the use of standard processes and resources available for training and assessment activities to ensure consistency and legislative compliance.• Work with the HST Manager to develop and rollout safety initiatives and implement safety components into the all project training activities.• Leadership and facilitation of the Behavioural Based Safety Program across the Project.• Oversee training, assessment and administration functions across all Project Departments.• Step up as the HST Manager as required during the HST Manager’s absence.

• Development and implementation of training plans, resources and processes for Project start up that meet organisational, client and legislative requirements.• Review and audit the Division and Project training needs analysis, plans, capability statements and resources to ensure compliance and consistency across the Leighton Contractors Northern Region (QLD, NT and NSW).• Project management, rollout and continuous improvement of the Oracle Learning Management LMS across the Northern Region including budget management.• Conception, Implementation and Project Management of a Project Traineeship/Apprenticeship Program for 200 employees which includes accessing funding and upskilling training opportunities through Industry Training Bodies.• Scheduling training resources to ensure project goals are met and all stakeholders have adequate numbers of competent operators to meet their project milestones.• Overseeing the training resources for the Project and providing supervision, leadership, mentoring and coaching to ensure that all team members feel empowered in their roles.• Development, Implementation and Facilitation of the Project Supervisor Development Program and the Behavioural Based Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Safety Program.• Working within the training budget whilst maximising training opportunities for all stakeholders < $1M.• Liaising with RTO’s and external training providers to build sustainable relationships integral to efficient and effective training outcomes for all stakeholders.• Working with all business levels to set clear and reportable targets that meet organisational, client and legislative requirements.• Mentoring project leaders and training team members in the use of Leighton Contractors processes and systems to ensure consistent and transparent goals, resources and

• Project Management, rollout and continuous improvement of the Oracle Learning Management LMS across the Mining – Coal Division including budget management and team leadership of temporary and onsite administrative personnel.• Training resource development and review against the RII Training Package to meet RTO Standards.• Mentor Project Leaders and Training team members in the use of Leighton Contractors processes and systems and their benefits for operational growth.• Develop the capabilities of Training Coordinators/Administrators through mentoring, coaching and structured training sessions.• Development and review of the Mining – Coal Division Training Needs Analysis and Project Site Training Schemes to ensure compliance against business, client and legislative requirements.• Audit competency based training and assessment systems on allocated projects to ensure all training and assessment materials and processes meet the requirements of all relevant National Training Packages and the expectations of the business, its clients, regulatory authorities, and other interested stakeholders.

• Manage the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of all training activities of the Coal North Division.• Review and implement changes to the recruitment and onboarding of trainees and experienced drivers to maximise business resources and processes.• The review and implementation of the QR National Coal North training document suite to meet organisational safeworking and legislative standards.• Liaise with the leadership team, supervisors and tutor drivers to identify business training needs and priorities.• Mentor the Depot Tutor Drivers and Training Teams in the processes and resources available for training and assessment activities in the Coal North Business to ensure consistency and RTO compliance.• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to Depot Tutor Drivers to upskill their current knowledge and skills e.g. communication, evidence collection, RTO standards and compliance and assessment methods.• Work with the SHE Manager to develop and rollout safety initiatives and implement safety components into the Coal North training activities.• Coordinate with a partnering RTO to set up an upskilling recognition program for the Maintenance team.

• Ensure Site Training Scheme requirements are met and guidelines are followed by training personnel and supervisors.• Coordinate the administration and maintenance of training data, resources, policies and process documents.• Ensure the integrity and quality of competency-based training and safety related training through audits of resources, processes and personnel.• Coordinate the mines rescue training schedule/matrix, equipment maintenance and site coverage.• Assist with staff training activities in line with staff development plans.

• Manage all branch administration functions including; the processing of customer orders, travel and accommodation requests, branch expenses against the budget and dealing with day to day administration and accounts enquiries.• The project management and job costing for in-house and external refurbishment and manufacturing jobs including invoicing and continuous improvement review on job completion.• Provide executive support to the North Queensland Manager.• Development and implementation of the Branch Safety Management Plan.• Provide a high level of customer service to our client base to ensure a full service from the initial enquiry and quoting through to delivery and payment.• Monthly reporting and budget forecasting to the Queensland Leadership Team. • Complete the yearly budget review and forecast with the North Queensland Manager.• Step up as the Branch Manager as required during the North Queensland Manager’s absence or travel duties.• Oversee branch personnel to ensure that our customer’s needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner.