Hospitality, Retail & Cookery Trainer & Assessor

Axiom College; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements after prob.

Collaborative team culture

Access to further education and skill

Other education and skill development

Job summary

Axiom College in Rockhampton, Queensland, seeks an experienced Hospitality, Retail and Cookery Trainer & Assessor to deliver high-quality vocational education on a part-time basis (4 days a week). You will conduct classroom and workplace training, assess student work to RTO standards, mentor learners, and maintain accurate records while supporting learner outcomes and completion rates.

Join a supportive team, with flexible arrangements after probation and access to professional development

Qualifications

• Hold a TAE40122 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent).
• Hold qualifications in Hospitality, Retail, Commercial Cookery or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of recent industry experience in Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Retail Operations or Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in Commercial Cookery highly regarded but not essential.
• Current Police Check, Blue Card (or willingness to obtain) and other compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, interactive training sessions in Hospitality, Retail and Cookery qualifications.
• Conduct classroom-based and workplace training and assessment.
• Provide mentoring and tailored support to students.
• Assess student work in line with RTO standards and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain training records in line with compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the training team to improve course delivery and outcomes.
• Stay current with industry developments, best practice, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

TAE Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Hospitality/Retail/Cookery qualifications

Job description

Hospitality, Retail & Cookery Trainer & Assessor

Axiom College is seeking an experienced and passionate Hospitality, Retail and Cookery Trainer & Assessor to join our growing team in Rockhampton, Queensland. This is a part time 4 days a week position, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality vocational education and training across the Hospitality, Retail and cookery sectors.

In this role, you will support students to develop the practical knowledge, skills, and confidence required to achieve successful outcomes and become job‑ready for the industry. You will play a key role in delivering engaging training and assessment, maintaining compliance with vocational education standards, and fostering positive student engagement and completion rates across both classroom and workplace learning environments.

As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will contribute to the continued growth and success of our training programs while helping students achieve their career goals.

Key responsibilities

Deliver engaging, interactive, and industry-relevant training sessions in Hospitality, Retail and Cookery qualifications.

Conduct both classroom-based and workplace training and assessment.

Provide individual mentoring and tailored support to students.

Assess student work in accordance with RTO standards and provide constructive, timely feedback.

Maintain accurate training and assessment records in line with compliance requirements.

Collaborate with the broader training team to continuously improve course delivery and student outcomes.

Stay current with industry developments, best practice, and regulatory changes.

About you

Hold a TAE40122 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent training and assessment qualifications that meet current RTO requirements).

Hold relevant qualifications in Hospitality, Retail, Commercial Cookery, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of recent industry experience within Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Customer Service, Retail Operations, Commercial Cookery, or a related industry.

Experience within Commercial Cookery will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Demonstrated ability to support strong learner outcomes, participation, retention, and completion rates.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Current Police Check, Blue Card (or willingness to obtain), and any other relevant compliance checks.

Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including some work-from-home capability (after probation and when not delivering training).
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Access to further education and skill development opportunities.

About us

Axiom College is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering vocational education and training across Queensland. With multiple campuses statewide, we specialise in qualifications across Early Childhood, Individual Support, Health Services, Business, Hospitality, Retail, and other key industries. Our mission is to empower students to achieve meaningful career outcomes while supporting workforce growth within local communities.