About CMV Truck and Bus
CMV Truck & Bus are the Victorian dealer for Volvo Group Australia (Mack, Volvo and UD Trucks) and have over 500 employees with 8 main dealerships across Victoria. We sell trucks and buses and provide service and parts for our complete range as the authorized dealer network.
CMV Truck and Bus is a subsidiary of the CMV family-owned group of companies and are proud to be a privately owned Australian based company, with over 91 years of operation and experience. We have over 2,100 staff nationally and continue to grow, promoting from within and working with some of the best in the business.
Build the technicians of tomorrow. Shape the future of the industry.
At CMV Truck & Bus Derrimut, we don't just service and support Australia's leading heavy vehicle brands, we invest in the people who keep the industry moving.
We're looking for an energetic and experienced Manager to lead our Training Institute based in Derrimut, and play a pivotal role in developing apprentice technicians, trainers, and future industry talent. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership capability and passion for training to make a lasting impact on people, performance and business growth.
You'll be the driving force behind apprentice development, technical capability and future talent pipelines across the business. One day you might be coaching an apprentice through a challenging repair, the next designing innovative training programs, partnering with senior leaders on workforce capability, or leading a team of technical trainers to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
If you thrive on seeing people grow, enjoy leading from the front, and want to leave a lasting legacy in an industry you love, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Developing future talent
- Oversee apprentice and trainee development programs
- Conduct competency assessments and six-monthly reviews
- Monitor apprentice progress, attendance and training outcomes
- Liaise with RTOs and external training providers
- Support apprentices throughout their development journey
Delivering high-quality training
- Design, coordinate and deliver engaging technical and procedural training programs
- Facilitate onboarding and induction programs for new employees
- Identify capability gaps and implement training solutions
- Evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
Leading and inspiring your team
- Provide leadership, coaching and support to the Training Department
- Manage a small team of Technical Trainers
- Drive team performance, engagement and development
- Conduct performance reviews and support career growth
Planning & business improvement
- Coordinate training schedules across the business
- Maintain apprentice records and compliance requirements
- Monitor outcomes and recommend improvements
- Support the business in developing a strong pipeline of future talent
About You
You're an experienced automotive professional who genuinely enjoys helping others succeed. You're equally comfortable on the workshop floor, in front of a training room, or working with leaders to solve capability challenges.
To be successful, you'll bring:
Essential
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Automotive Trade Qualification
- Experience within the automotive, transport or heavy vehicle industry
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
- Current Driver's Licence
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to translate technical information into practical learning
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in a training, learning or development environment
- Knowledge of Dealer Management Systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
At CMV Truck & Bus, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Our success is highly driven by our core values; Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing and Mutual Respect. We apply these in equal measures to not only our employees but also our customers and the community.
If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click "Apply" to submit your cover letter and resume.
Current CMV employees, please apply through your internal career site.
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