Trainer / Assessor – ManufacturingHellers Australia | Bendigo, VIC

Join our team and help develop the skills of our people!

At Hellers, we're passionate about producing quality food products and creating a workplace where our people can learn, develop and succeed.

We are currently seeking a motivated and hands-on Trainer / Assessor to join our Bendigo team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a manufacturing or factory environment who enjoys sharing their knowledge, supporting others and helping employees develop the skills and confidence to perform their roles safely and effectively.

We're looking for someone who understands the realities of working in a busy production workplace and can deliver practical, engaging and effective workplace training.

About the Role

Working closely with our Production, Quality, Health & Safety and People & Culture teams, you will play an important role in developing employee capability and ensuring our team members have the knowledge, skills and competencies required to perform their roles.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Delivering practical, hands-on training to employees across various production departments.

- Conducting workplace competency assessments and identifying areas for further development.

- Supporting the onboarding and induction of new employees, ensuring they receive appropriate training before undertaking their duties.

- Developing, reviewing and maintaining training materials, competency assessments and training records.

- Working alongside Team Leaders and Managers to identify training gaps and development opportunities.





- Ensuring training aligns with workplace health and safety requirements, food safety standards, quality procedures and company policies.

- Providing refresher training and ongoing coaching to employees.

- Monitoring training compliance and maintaining accurate training records and competency matrices.

- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the Bendigo site.

- Promoting a positive learning culture where employees feel supported and encouraged to develop their skills.

About You

We're looking for someone who is approachable, organised, confident and passionate about developing others.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production or factory environment – essential.

- A sound understanding of production processes, workplace safety and quality requirements.

- Experience delivering workplace training, coaching or competency assessments.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees from diverse backgrounds.

- The ability to explain processes clearly and adapt training to suit different learning styles and experience levels.

- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.





- Confidence working independently and collaboratively with operational teams.

- A proactive, practical and hands-on approach to problem-solving.

- Good computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate training documentation.

Highly regarded but not essential:

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).

- Previous experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.

- Experience developing training materials, competency frameworks or skills matrices.

- Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and manufacturing compliance requirements.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, understands the importance of effective workplace training and is committed to helping others succeed.

Why Join Hellers?

At Hellers, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Join an established and respected Australian food manufacturing business.

- Make a genuine difference to the skills, confidence and development of our employees.

- Work closely with a supportive and experienced operational leadership team.

- Contribute to a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

- Take ownership of training initiatives and help shape how we develop our workforce.

- Enjoy a varied role that combines hands-on factory engagement with training coordination and development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you have a background in manufacturing, enjoy helping others learn and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Trainer/ Assessor (Bendigo)
🏢 Hellers
📍 Bendigo