Job Description
Trainer Assessor - Capability Support
  • FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland – 8/6 day shift roster
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share bonuses
  • Fly with Qantas with access to frequent flyer points and status credits
  • Company contribution towards private health insurance

 

About the role

Hancock Iron Ore is currently seeking a Trainer Assessor – Capability Support to join the team based at our Port Operations in Port Hedland. Reporting to the Superintendent Training, you will apply your expertise in training and assessment to directly support the capability, safety and performance of our frontline workforce. This position offers a rewarding mix of hands-on operational training, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to deliver practical learning outcomes while also helping evolve the systems, tools and resources that support them.

Working alongside operational leaders, subject matter experts and other trainers, you will help ensure our training is current, compliant and aligned to the needs of a fast-paced port environment. If you are passionate about developing people, improving learning experiences and contributing to operational excellence, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact.

 

Duties

  • Deliver high-quality operational training, coaching and competency assessments across Port Operations to support a safe, capable and competent workforce
  • Conduct Verification of Competency (VOC), refresher training and assessments in line with the Training and Competency Management Framework
  • Review, develop and maintain practical training and assessment resources to ensure materials remain current, compliant and fit for purpose
  • Support the development of digital and blended learning solutions using contemporary learning technologies to improve learner engagement and workforce capability
  • Work closely with operational leaders, subject matter experts and trainers to identify opportunities to improve training systems, standards and practices
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality, consistency and effectiveness of training and assessment across Port Operations

 

Skills and Experience

  • Experience delivering competency-based training and assessment within mining, ports, rail or a similar operational environment
  • Demonstrated operational experience in Port Operations or a comparable frontline environment, with the ability to apply practical operational knowledge to training outcomes
  • Experience developing, reviewing and improving training resources, assessment tools, competency frameworks or training systems
  • Confident user of Learning Management Systems, with strong digital literacy and the ability to support digital or blended learning solutions
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with operational leaders, subject matter experts, trainers and assessors to improve training quality, consistency and learner outcomes
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent, and an Open “C” Class Manual Licence
  • Relevant high-risk work licences, e-learning authoring experience, auditing qualifications or higher learning/training qualifications will be highly regarded

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Port Hedland Facilities

You'll be joining us in Port Hedland, where you will benefit from:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Convenient walking access to South Hedland town facilities and shops
  • High quality gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Fully equipped fitness centre facility
  • In-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, including family events 
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  12/08/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  People & Culture
Job Location:  Port Hedland (FIFO)
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Posting End Date:  12/08/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.