Pest Management Technician (Trainer)

Australian Inspector Training; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible training days

Ongoing contract engagement

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Australian Inspector Training is seeking an experienced pest management technician to deliver the practical component of General and Timber Pest Management courses. You will source training sites, supply equipment, supervise on-site sessions, and ensure student competency for RTO standards.

You must hold a Victorian Pest Control Licence, have hands-on experience, an active ABN, and public liability insurance. This is an ongoing contract under your own ABN with flexible training days.

Qualifications

• A current Victorian Pest Control Licence covering general pest and timber pests.
• Substantial hands-on industry experience in general and timber pest management.
• Evidence of current industry skills and knowledge.
• An active ABN.
• Your own public liability insurance.
• Your own vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.
• Access to chemicals, tools and equipment for pest work.
• Access to practical training site(s).
• Experience training or supervising apprentices or new technicians.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing a suitable property for students to complete their practical training.
• Supplying the chemicals, tools and equipment needed for practical training sessions.
• Conducting and supervising students on-site pest management training.
• Demonstrating safe pesticide handling, PPE use, application methods, equipment maintenance and vehicle storage requirements.
• Guiding students on inspection techniques and reporting, including to AS 4349.3.
• Assessing student competency against the relevant units and completing assessment records to RTO standards.
• Providing clear, constructive feedback to help students become job-ready.
• Liaising with the AIT team on student progress and scheduling.

Skills

Pest management experience

Communication skills

Training or mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

Victorian Pest Control Licence

Active ABN

Tools

PPE and safety gear

Field equipment operation

Job description

Australian Inspector Training (RTO 41516) is a national Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised pest management training. Our students complete theory online and also undertake a practical onsite training.

About us

Australian Inspector Training (RTO 41516) is a national Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised pest management training. Our students complete theory online and also undertake a practical onsite training.

The role

We're looking for an experienced, licensed pest management technician in both general and timber pests to deliver the practical component of the following two courses:

• General Pest Management: CPPUPM3005 Manage pests without applying pesticides, CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides, and CPPUPM3018 Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicle

• Timber Pest Management: CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests, and CPPUPM3010 Control timber pests

You will train the students in line with the practical requirements required for students to be deemed competent for these courses.

This is an ongoing contract engagement, operating as an independent contractor under your own ABN

What you'll be doing

• Sourcing a suitable property for students to complete their practical training

• Supplying the chemicals, tools and equipment needed for practical training sessions

• Conducting and supervising students on-site pest management training

• Demonstrating safe pesticide handling, PPE use, application methods, equipment maintenance and vehicle storage requirements

• Guiding students on inspection techniques and reporting, including to AS 4349.3

• Assessing student competency against the relevant units and completing assessment records to RTO standards

• Providing clear, constructive feedback to help students become job-ready

• Liaising with the AIT team on student progress and scheduling

What you'll need

• A current Victorian Pest Control Licence covering general pest and timber pests

• Substantial hands-on industry experience in general and timber pest management

• Evidence of current industry skills and knowledge

• An active ABN

• Your own current public liability insurance

• Your own reliable vehicle suitable for pest management work, and a current driver's licence

• Access to the chemicals, tools and equipment needed for general and timber pest work

• Access to a practical training site or sites

• Experience training, mentoring or supervising apprentices or new technicians

• Strong communication skills and patience with people new to the industry

What we offer

• $600 per day + GST (if registered), which includes an allowance for chemicals and equipment used

• Ongoing contract engagement

• Flexibility to set your own training days