Competency Assurance Specialist

We are working with Woodside, recruiting for a Competency Assurance Specialist to join them on an initial 12month contract. This role is to provide Competency Assurance expertise and support to Operations and other functions, acting as a key interface to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion HSEQ standards across Woodside and contractor teams, promoting a strong safety culture and adherence to the Golden Safety Rules.
• Lead training planning and forecasting for operational assets, including budget management and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts with strategic training partners to ensure service delivery aligns with operational needs.
• Oversee end-to-end training service requests, including scheduling, competency validation, LMS updates, and invoice processing.
• Implement and maintain competency frameworks in the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring alignment with role profiles.
• Conduct governance activities and maintain audit-ready records of training and competency evidence.
• Provide data-driven insights to support workforce competency and resolve complex competency-related queries.
• Maintain and enhance competency tools (e.g. SuccessFactors, Jira) and collaborate with SMEs to update learning profiles and assessment tools.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a service delivery or learning and development function within a large organisation.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably SuccessFactors.
• Strong understanding of the AQTF national competency framework and regulatory training requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in resource planning, vendor management, and training needs analysis.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident in influencing and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a learning and development team or similar in a large organization (resource industry preferred).
• TAESS00001 - Assessor Skill Set desirable.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.