A permanent full-time opportunity has become available with Blue Dog Training, an award-winning Australian owned training provider in Construction and Engineering.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced VETiS Trainer (Cert IV TAE) OR an experienced tradesperson (engineering / mechanical / construction) looking to move off the tools.
As a Vocational Trainer, you will be based from home and travel to schools across the Toowoomba Region to deliver valuable learning experiences to secondary school students studying entry-level Certificate I and II trade-based qualifications.
You will join an established team of very successful trainers (all experienced tradespeople) that share a passion for passing on their skills to the next generation and enjoy ongoing training, mentoring and support, along with regular events and workshops.
Duties include:
- Organising and delivering training and assessments to students, together with associated administration and compliance functions.
- Inducting students and school representatives as part of the enrolment process (explaining processes and demonstrating website and online learning tools).
- Liaising with secondary school teachers, principals, students, government bodies and industry associations to discuss training methods and progress.
- Responding to questions, providing coaching/support and resolving issues.
- Working as part of a team to continuously moderate, develop, review and enhance training resources and work processes.
- Associated training, assessment and administration tasks as required.
This role requires a patient and engaging communicator that is keen to support students to learn and achieve their best. To be considered, you should demonstrate:
- Eligibility to obtain a Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card P).
- Experience or qualification in construction or metal-based trades.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or interest in completing this qualification).
- High level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and successfully resolve issues for stakeholders.
- Confidence learning and using computers.
- Willingness to travel to regional schools when necessary to deliver training and assessment services, as well as attend trade shows and other events within the region.
- Willingness to maintain industry and TAE currency and participate in professional development.
Join a well-respected and well-recognised Queensland training company and encourage, influence and support our next generation of trades people. The starting base rate for this position is $85,000 per annum plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience if you already have your TAE). Package also includes motor vehicle, mobile phone, laptop and 5 weeks annual leave (work from home base and in-school training).
If you have any specific questions regarding this role, please contact Warren on 07 3812 2920 or email warren@topoffice.com.au.
We look forward to receiving your application.