Technical Trainer

Ausgrid; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

Health insurance discount

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Mentors

Parental leave

Job summary

Ausgrid in Wallsend is seeking a skilled Technical Trainer to deliver essential courses including ESR, CPR, LV Release and Rescue, and Pole Top/EWP. The role requires a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a solid electrical trade background.

You will run enterprise courses on topics like Height Safety and Substation Entry, assess learners, and contribute to ongoing professional development while staying current with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Background in ESI industry as Cable Jointer, Substation Technician or similar distribution network experience.
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent).
• NSW Construction Induction Card.
• Understanding AQF structure and ASQA RTO Standards 2015.
• Knowledge of regulatory training and assessment needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory training courses (ESR, CPR, LV Release and Rescue, Pole Top/EWP).
• Facilitate Ausgrid enterprise courses including Shorts Training, Earths, Height Safety, Substation Entry, Live Work Training.
• Provide engaging training, assess participants impartially, and stay updated with industry standards.

Skills

Electrical trade

Training delivery

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certificate III or equivalent in ESI industry

Job description

• $127k base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Wallsend Location | onsite parking

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good
We’re the largest distributer of electricityon Australia’s east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here
We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to join our Technical Training team. The ideal candidate will either hold a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or be willing to undertake further study to complete the required units. A background in the electrical trade is essential for success in this role.

As a Technical Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering a range of critical courses, including statutory training such as ESR, CPR, LV Release and Rescue, and Pole Top/EWP. You will also facilitate Ausgrid enterprise courses covering key topics like Shorts Training, Applying Earths, Height Safety, Substation Entry, Live Work Training and various Fleet & Plant training.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need excellent communication skills and a genuine ability to share knowledge effectively. You must also be able to assess training participants impartially and demonstrate a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development. A willingness to learn and stay updated with industry standards is essential.

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic team, as we are focused on enhancing our training services and making a real impact within the industry.

What you bring to the role
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

Certificate III or equivalent qualifications in the ESI industry as either a Cable Jointer, Substation Technician or significant experience working on a distribution network as a plant operator.

Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent).

NSW Construction Induction Card.

Understanding of Federal, State Government, Vocational Education and Training (VET) RTO/training function requirements, including:

Knowledge of the AQF structure.

Knowledge of ASQA RTO Standards 2015 and its application to RTO/training function administration operations.

Knowledge of regulatory training and assessment needs of the business and Accredited Service Providers.

Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Office and systems.

Good organisation and time management skills.

Effective listener and communicator and ability to constructively challenge, influence, and resolve conflict in order to drive stronger outcomes.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels, and with internal and external stakeholders.

Sound presentation and facilitation skills in coordinating, facilitating Training, Assessment, and verification of competency (VOC), and or coaching, mentoring and supervising personnel.

Life at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.