VOC Trainer & Assessor - Mobile Equipment & High-Risk Lifting

About the role

A PNG mining client is recruiting a VOC Trainer & Assessor for a remote mine site in the Western Province. The role is the gatekeeper for operator competency on a major capital and construction portfolio, with a roster of 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and assess Vocational Qualifications (VOCs) for mobile equipment, cranes, rigging, dogging and high-risk lifting
• Train, coach and mentor operators, building the national workforce into future trainers and assessors
• Verify licences and tickets, keep LMS records audit-ready and report on VOC completions and expiries
• Hold stop-work authority and set the safety standard on site

Required profile

• Cert IV in Training & Assessment (TAE) or equivalent
• Relevant equipment licences and tickets, plus hands-on operating experience on the equipment assessed
• Proven VOC assessment experience in mining, construction or heavy industry
• Knowledge of lifting operations, rigging, dogging and safe operating procedures
• Strong communication and coaching skills, and confidence working with a multicultural PNG workforce
• Highly regarded high-risk work licences (CO/C1, CN, DG, rigging, scaffolding, EWP, forklift)
• Container-handling and port equipment experience (reach stacker, top spreader, sidelifter)
• Previous PNG or remote-site experience
• Open to both PNG citizens and non-citizens