Trainer and Assessor - Multiple Trades

Building Industry Training; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Work phone

PC and tools supplied to train

Job summary

Building Industry Training Pty Ltd is expanding its full-time trainer workforce across Queensland. We are seeking multiple trainers in trades including bricklaying, concreting, plastering, tiling, painting, waterproofing and carpentry.

Full-time roles include a salary package with superannuation and a work vehicle. Trainers will visit worksites, tutor apprentices, maintain qualifications, and develop training materials.

Qualifications

• Hold a current qualification in the relevant trade.
• Hold or be prepared to immediately obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Hold current White Card.
• Hold current Blue Card.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and computers.

Responsibilities

• Work with apprentices/trainees to assist in improving their skills and knowledge.
• Tutoring apprentices from a range of practical and theoretical projects.
• Visit students on site and/or conduct group training at our facilities depending on student needs.
• Maintain the currency of their qualifications and assist in the review and adaptation of existing training materials to maintain their relevance and currency.
• Be responsible for completing site visits, document training activities and assessments.
• Act as a mentor by providing practical training and support to students on a range of topics based on your trade qualification.
• Facilitate and assist in the development of new training and assessment resources.

Skills

Trade knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Proactive

Compliance

Education

Trade qualification

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Industry Training – Toowoomba QLD

Building Industry Training Pty Ltd (BIT) is a top 10 registered training organisation (RTO #40785) in Australia and is building its presence across Queensland and Northern NSW from its Gold Coast Headquarters. With offices in Arundel, Toowong and Livingstone Shire, BIT is expanding its full-time and part-time trainer workforce to deliver better on-site training for its students and their employers. BIT is seeking multiple trainers in multiple trades including bricklaying and blocklaying, concreting, wall and ceiling lining, solid plastering, wall and floor tiling, painting and decorating, waterproofing and carpentry.

Full time trainers are supplied with an attractive salary package including super and a vehicle for work use.

To perform the role, trainers will:

• Work with apprentices/trainees to assist in improving their skills and knowledge;
• Tutoring apprentices from a range of practical and theoretical projects;
• Visit students on site and/or conduct group training at our facilities depending on student needs;
• Maintain the currency of their qualifications and assist in the review and adaptation of existing training materials to maintain their relevance and currency;
• Be responsible for completing site visits, document training activities and assessments;
• Act as a mentor by providing practical training and support to students on a range of topics based on your trade qualification;
• Facilitate and assist in the development of new training and assessment resources; and

We allocate trainers based on location but travel to worksites is a necessary part of the role and full time are trainers are supplied with work vehicles as part of the remuneration package.

Trainers may use any of our offices to meet, complete their paperwork but there is a requirement to visit the Gold Coast headquarters at least once a month to meet with the Training Manager and/or team leaders.

BIT offers its full time staff:

• Ability to progress to more senior positions over time with a focus on internal promotions;
• Support for professional growth and development;
• Support to obtain specific qualifications required by the business;
• Employment stability that comes from being part of a stable, well respected and effective training organisation.
• Fully maintained company vehicle, work phone, PC, uniform and tools required to train students.
• Logistics and admin support to organise site visits, classroom activities and/or other activities efficiently.
• A positive team environment.

Role Requirements

• We place a significant emphasis on trade knowledge, communication skills, teamwork and the ability to work independently, follow compliance procedures and be proactive in engaging within and outside of the business.
• Hold a current qualification in the relevant trade.
• Hold or be prepared to immediately obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Hold current industry skills and experience in the relevant trade.
• Hold a current White Card.
• Hold a current Blue Card.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and computers.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate mathematical and written skills as required to meet the requirements of your trade.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Visa.
• Pass a National Police Check.
• Be physically able to conduct the activities required of an on-site trainer and assessor in the relevant trade.
• A confident, calm and patient nature with an outgoing personality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player who will maintain our reputation in delivering quality training.

Applicants with the following attributes would be highly regarded

• Previous experience as a trainer and assessor.
• Multiple trade qualifications or the ability to obtain multiple trade qualifications through recognition of prior learning.
• Advance qualifications in the construction sector such as a Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
• Current industry QBCC licence.
• Previous team or site leadership experience.

Process

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted but we recognise that submitting an application requires time and effort. If you are not shortlisted in this round of recruitment, we will keep your application on file and contact should a suitable position be available. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo further testing as part of the interview process.

Prior to the final interview, candidates will be required to provide proof of your qualifications, substantiate any claim made in your application and supply contact details and your approval to conduct 3 referee background checks.