Civil Construction Trainer: Plant Ops & Foundations

Foundation Training Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card

Business phone and computer package

Ongoing professional development and [

Job summary

Foundation Training Australia (FTA) is seeking Civil Construction Trainers and Assessors with strong Plant operations and Civil foundations experience. The role involves practical, workplace-based training with on-site visits and remote planning from home or Norman Park to train and assess apprentices.

You’ll deliver industry-relevant training, supervise cohorts, and share field knowledge to help students become competent tradespeople while staying connected to the construction industry outside

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on construction experience
• Relevant trade qualifications
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain it
• Strong understanding of current construction practices, standards and safety requirements
• Practical, hands-on teaching, training and assessment approach
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities
• Desire to grow and stay long-term with FTA

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical training and assessment through face-to-face workplace visits and online assessments
• Manage an allocated cohort of students with support from the Training Department
• Share industry knowledge to build student confidence and competence
• Deliver pre-designed, engaging training across construction qualifications
• Demonstrate practical construction techniques and develop student skills on the job
• Assess student knowledge and practical skills against nationally recognised competency
• Ensure training reflects current industry practices, safety requirements and workplace expectations

Skills

Hands-on experience

Trade qualifications

Strong communication

Independent work

Mentoring/teaching

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Foundation Training Australia (FTA) is seeking Civil Construction Trainers and Assessors with strong Plant operations and Civil foundations experience. The role involves practical, workplace-based training with on-site visits and remote planning from home or Norman Park to train and assess apprentices.

You’ll deliver industry-relevant training, supervise cohorts, and share field knowledge to help students become competent tradespeople while staying connected to the construction industry outside