Osborne, SA , Australia

Piping Trade Trainer

Job Location: Osborne, South Australia – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Piping Trade Trainer, reporting to the Piping Superintendent, ensures the workforce is suitably qualified by delivering training, coaching tradespeople and apprentices, assessing learner progress, providing performance reports, validating training programs, and designing curriculum to meet business and regulatory standards.

Core Duties:

• Ensure that the Trades workforce is Suitably Qualified and Experienced.
• Assist towards the standardisation of training matrices
• Work with production engineering in standardising Manufacturing Instructions for all Trades positions
• Determine the aptitude, skills and qualification requirements of Tradespersons and design and produce resources to support same
• Assess skill levels of Trades force
• Provide gap, upskilling and certification training
• Provide Verification of Competency (VOC) training
• Produce VOC process and procedure documents
• Work with the Trades Development team to undertake Gap & Training Needs Analysis
• Coordinate and supervise on job training activities required under the apprenticeship framework. · Ensure the effective development and delivery of high quality and relevant training programs.
• Develop and coordinate effective projects to meet the needs of the business (i.e. workplace project work for trainee/apprentices in line with apprenticeship and training package requirements). · Review and provide feedback and solutions for training documentation, including assessment material and training resources.
• Liaise with facilities and procurement to ensure that tools and equipment and all required resources and materials are always maintained in good working order

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated successful subject matter expertise in relevant industry
• Relevant trade specific training as required by Trade manager/Superintendent
• Must hold a relevant Cert III or equivalent Trades Certificate or higher relevant to the position
• Certificate IV in Training, Assessment and Evaluation or its successor or equivalent qualification or skills sets as outlined by Australian Skills Quality Authority Framework (ASQA). Or willing to undertake and achieve
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information

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