Operator Trainer - Civil Construction (Melbourne)

With over 25 years’ experience, Rokon has become one of Victoria’s most prominent civil contractors. Partnering with some of the largest developers and Infrastructure owners in the state, we pride ourselves on being able to deliver projects on time and on budget. We are currently looking for an experienced Operator Trainer to work across our Melbourne sites, supporting the growth, capability and performance of our operational workforce. This is a unique chance for an experienced operator who enjoys mentoring others, building capability on‑site and helping teams succeed. About The Role Working closely with Supervisors, Leading Hands and HR, you’ll deliver practical hands‑on training, mentoring and competency development across a range of heavy civil plant and equipment. You’ll help identify skill gaps, support workforce mobilisation and ensure our crews are trained, compliant and project‑ready. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys coaching others and wants to make a genuine impact across a growing business. Key Responsibilities
- Deliver practical on‑site training and mentoring to operators and labourers
- Assess plant operating competency and identify development opportunities
- Develop and implement individual and team‑based training plans
- Conduct operator assessments and trials for current employees
- Support workforce planning and mobilisation through upskilling initiatives
- Maintain training records, skills matrices and compliance documentation
- Work collaboratively with site leadership and HR teams
- Promote safe, efficient and high‑quality plant operation standards Plant & Equipment Exposure includes
- Excavators
- Graders
- Dozers
- Dump Trucks
- Rollers
- Scrapers
- Compactors
- Watercarts
- Other civil construction plant as required About You
- Extensive experience operating heavy civil plant within civil construction
- Strong knowledge of subdivision and bulk earthworks environments
- Passion for mentoring and developing others
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to work autonomously across multiple sites
- Current White Card and Driver’s Licence
- Relevant plant tickets/licenses
- Cert IV in Training & Assessment highly regarded (or willingness to obtain) Why Join Us?
- Permanent salaried position
- Company vehicle provided
- Work across major civil projects throughout Melbourne
- Supportive and family‑oriented culture
- Growing business with long‑term pipeline of work
- Opportunity to shape workforce capability and training frameworks
- Be part of a business that genuinely invests in people development If you’re an experienced operator ready to step into a role where you can pass on your knowledge and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rp3l8