Training Coordinator

General Information

Position Description

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™, Western Star™, and Bega™. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands.   

As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world. 

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.  

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. 

About Us

Our Tullamarine and Campbellfield sites specialize in secondary cheese processing and packaging, ensuring our well-known brands reach consumers in the best possible condition. These sites operate in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, utilizing advanced processing and packaging technologies. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, driving improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

About the Role

As a Training Coordinator you will play a key role in identifying, improving, and delivering training across Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Production functions. You’ll work closely with site leaders, subject matter experts, and People & Culture teams to ensure training programs are well-structured, documented, and aligned with Fonterra’s standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining the Learning Management System (My Fonterra Learning), ensuring accurate records and effective training deployment
• Supporting the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinating training requirements with internal teams and external training providers
• Assisting managers in planning and delivering compliance training while monitoring training budgets
• Establishing and embedding document control systems for training materials
• Driving engagement in training initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Coordinating site inductions and onboarding programs to ensure new employees receive relevant training from day one
• Supporting the implementation of training-related continuous improvement projects to enhance learning effectiveness and efficiency

About You

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys working with multiple stakeholders to deliver effective training programs. Your ability to organise, communicate, and manage training processes will be key to your success in this role.

• Experience in a similar training coordination role, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills – able to manage multiple training requirements and deadlines
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear documentation and coach others
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and training records management
• A background in adult learning principles or a related qualification (preferred)

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?  

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. 

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The benefits of life at Fonterra 

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. 

Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.  

Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.