At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop training programs across regional processing facilities.
- Company: E.C. Throsby, a family-owned leader in export beef processing.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role with opportunities for meaningful contributions.
- Other info: Hands-on leadership role with travel between sites and shift flexibility.
- Why this job: Shape workforce development and enhance safety across diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in training within production or agriculture; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Throsby is a family‑owned Australian business and a leader in export beef processing.
With facilities in Whittingham and Young, NSW, we pride ourselves on quality, safety and delivering high standards across our operations.
Your new company
Throsby is a family‑owned Australian business and a leader in export beef processing.
With facilities in Whittingham and Young, NSW, we pride ourselves on quality, safety and delivering high standards across our operations.
- Your opportunity
- We are seeking an experienced
Group Manager – Training to lead and develop training programs across our regional processing facilities.
Reporting to the Group Manager Operations, you will drive consistent onboarding, safety, food compliance and skills development across a diverse, multilingual workforce.
You will lead and support site trainers, strengthen training systems and ensure employees have the skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively.
This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring regular travel between sites and engagement with employees and management across all shifts.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of training programs across multiple sites.
- Develop practical, accessible training for a diverse, multilingual workforce.
- Oversee onboarding and induction, including WHS, food safety, animal welfare and workplace obligations.
- Lead, mentor and support site training coordinators and on‑floor trainers.
- Ensure training systems, records and programs meet regulatory and customer audit requirements.
- Work closely with Operations, QA, Safety and HR to identify training needs and skills gaps.
- Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinate training delivery across morning, afternoon and night shifts as required.
About you
You are a practical, organised training professional who can engage employees at all levels and turn training requirements into effective workplace practices.
You will bring
- Experience in training or workforce development within production, manufacturing or agriculture.
- Strong understanding of training methods suited to multilingual and low‑literacy workforces.
- Knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, HACCP, DAFF requirements and Fair Work standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Flexibility to travel between regional sites and work across shifts as required.
Highly regarded
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
- Experience in meat processing, agriculture or food production.
- MINTRAC Assessor Training.
- What you can expect
- A full‑time, permanent leadership opportunity.
- The opportunity to shape training and workforce development across multiple sites.
- A hands‑on role working closely with operational teams.
- The chance to make a meaningful contribution to workplace safety, compliance and employee capability.
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Group Manager in Whittingham employer: EC Throsby
EC Throsby in Whittingham, NSW, is an exceptional employer that values its employees through a supportive work culture and a commitment to professional growth. With a focus on quality assurance in the food manufacturing sector, team members benefit from hands-on experience, collaborative opportunities with various departments, and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
