ESI Trainer & Assessor

Aurecon Group; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an ESI Trainer and Assessor to join our Industry Skills team, based in Sydney or Newcastle. You will contribute to the quality delivery of training and assessment projects across Australasia, working on-site at client locations and our RTO programs.

You’ll deliver ESI technical training, undertake assessments in blended/face-to-face and e-learning formats, and focus on national units of competency including UET refresher units.

Qualifications

• Active enrolment in (or holding) a vocational training qualification (TAE40122 Cert IV TAE or equivalent).
• All licences and documentation (e.g., police check, working with children, high risk and driver’s licences) are current and valid.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESI technical training for our ASQA-accredited RTO (enterprise, industry, mandatory, refresher).
• Conduct training and assessment of students (blended/face-to-face and e-learning) on client sites.
• Deliver national units of competency, including refresher units from the UET training package.
• Ensure training and assessment meet RTO/client/industry and regulatory requirements.

Skills

ESI experience

Training delivery

Learning delivery methods

Collaboration

Education

TAE40122 Cert IV TAE or equivalent

Job description

ESI Trainer and Assessor – Industry Skills

At Aurecon, we don’t just deliver training - we help organisations build capability, solve workforce challenges and create better outcomes for industries and communities across Australasia.

Our Industry Skills Practice is growing and we’re looking for someone exceptional to join us.

What you’ll do

As a Trainer and Assessor in our Industry Skills team based in either Sydney or Newcastle, you’ll contribute to the quality delivery of our training and assessment projects and programs that make a real difference.

• Delivering a range of ESI technical training for our ASQA-accredited Registered Training Organisation (enterprise, industry, mandatory, refresher)
• Carrying out training and assessment of students (including blended/face- face and e-learning delivery) according to the client’s specifications and on their site
• Delivering national units of competency particularly the refresher units from the UET training package
• Ensuring training and assessment are conducted in line with relevant RTO/client/industry and regulatory requirements

What you’ll bring

You’re people-oriented, reliable and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. You’ll ideally have:

• Knowledge and skills as an experienced ESI worker (cable jointer, lineworker, substation technician, live line worker or switching operator qualification preferred)
• Evidence of an active enrolment in (or already holding) a vocational training qualification (TAE40122 Cert IV TAE or equivalent), and all other relevant licences and documentation (e.g. police check, working with children, high risk and driver’s licences)

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will work with us to help address some of Australia’s skill shortage challenges in the Electricity Supply Industry, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If you’re ready to perform, grow, and build a career where your impact is visible every day, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. We will work with you to find a work pattern and engagement mechanism that works for us all.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.