Workforce Development Specialist

About us 

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

Position Summary

The Workforce Development Specialist provides advanced program coordination and technical support for Workforce Development activities at an assigned location. The role leads complex apprenticeship, craft, supervisory, assessment, certification, and employee-development initiatives while supporting the Workforce Development Manager with workforce planning, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

The Specialist serves as a senior resource to Workforce Development Coordinators and Clerks and collaborates with project leadership, instructors, employees, the People team, and community partners to support effective program delivery and project workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Workforce Development initiatives and support program execution.
• Support workforce planning, training strategy, program implementation, and project priorities.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Workforce Development Coordinators and Clerks.
• Coordinate Registered Apprenticeship activities, including on-the-job learning (OJL), related technical instruction (RTI), apprentice progression, and program documentation.
• Support compliance with NCCER, Registered Apprenticeship, Worley, customer, and Workforce Development requirements.
• Coordinate NCCER training, assessments, certifications, instructor qualifications, and evaluator activities.
• Support instructor development, train-the-trainer activities, evaluations, and performance feedback.
• Analyze workforce, training, apprenticeship, assessment, and certification data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor training effectiveness and workforce outcomes using participant feedback, performance data, and project metrics.
• Review program records and documentation to support data integrity, compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Mentor craft professionals and support training, certification, apprenticeship, and career-progression opportunities.
• Support workforce-pipeline development and partnerships with schools, colleges, workforce boards, industry organizations, veteran-serving agencies, nonprofits, and other community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project leadership, People, Compliance, The People Team, instructors, and other stakeholders to address workforce and training needs.
• Represent Workforce Development in meetings, presentations, outreach events, and other assigned activities.
• Provide program leadership and continuity in the absence of the Workforce Development Manager, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in workforce development, training, apprenticeship, construction workforce programs, or a related field required.
• Experience coordinating NCCER, Registered Apprenticeship, training, assessment, certification, or employee-development programs preferred.
• Experience supporting construction, maintenance, or industrial workforce-development programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex programs, analyze workforce data, and work independently across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of NCCER and Registered Apprenticeship policies, procedures, systems, and requirements is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Program leadership and technical expertise.
• Workforce planning and analytical thinking.
• Leadership and peer mentoring.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Initiative, accountability, and results orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Technology and Systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn, the NCCER Registry System, RAPIDS, Learning Management Systems, and other Workforce Development systems.
• Ability to analyze workforce and training data, prepare reports, and maintain accurate program documentation.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.