Trainer & Assessor – Construction & High-Risk Work

NECTA - National Engineering & Construction Training Academy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NECTA – National Engineering & Construction Training Academy is hiring a Trainer & Assessor for construction and high-risk work in the Greater Sydney Area. The role focuses on planning and delivering vocational training, assessing learner competency, and ensuring compliance with RTO standards.

The successful candidate will develop learning resources, coach diverse learners, maintain records, and collaborate with industry partners to keep training current and industry-relevant.

Qualifications

• Experience in vocational education and training environments.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess in workshops and classrooms.
• Familiarity with competency-based assessment and learning resources.
• Knowledge of VET and RTO compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Effective communication and mentoring across diverse learner groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver vocational training programs in construction and high-risk work.
• Assess learner competency against accredited units.
• Develop and update learning resources and assessment tools.
• Ensure training and assessment comply with RTO/regulatory requirements.
• Provide coaching, feedback and support to diverse learners.
• Maintain accurate training records and participate in moderation/validation.
• Engage with industry partners and maintain professional currency.

Skills

Training & Assessment

Industry engagement

Learning resource development

Assessment & evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Company Description NECTA – National Engineering & Construction Training Academy is a CRICOS-registered and RTO-approved vocational college based in Parramatta, Greater Sydney. The academy focuses on practical, industry-aligned training in construction, civil infrastructure, and engineering to meet Australia’s current workforce needs. Courses are designed to close national skills gaps and prepare learners for real jobs and long-term careers in the trades and construction sectors. NECTA offers hands‑on training in real workshops with industry‑experienced trainers and maintains strong links with employers who recruit directly from its graduates. The academy is dedicated to learners who are serious about building a skilled trade, gaining a professional qualification, and achieving a rewarding future.

Role Description The Trainer & Assessor – Construction & High‑Risk Work is a full-time, on‑site role based in the Greater Sydney Area. This position is responsible for planning and delivering vocational training programs in construction and high‑risk work, using current industry practices and equipment in workshop and classroom settings. The role includes assessing learner competency against accredited units, developing and updating learning resources, and ensuring training and assessment strategies comply with RTO and regulatory requirements. The Trainer & Assessor will provide coaching, feedback, and support to diverse learners, maintain accurate training records, and participate in moderation and validation activities. The role also involves engaging with industry partners, maintaining professional currency, and contributing to continuous improvement of NECTA’s training delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated vocational education and training expertise, including relevant training and assessment qualifications (e.g., Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent).
• Strong construction and high‑risk work experience, with current industry certifications and licenses (e.g., high‑risk work licenses, WHS qualifications) appropriate to the units delivered.
• Skills in lesson planning, workshop facilitation, and competency‑based assessment, with the ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.
• Knowledge of VET and RTO compliance, including familiarity with national training packages, regulatory standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with the ability to support learners from diverse backgrounds and promote a safe learning environment.
• Sound administrative and digital literacy skills, including maintaining accurate records, using learning management systems, and preparing clear documentation.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety, continuous professional development, and maintaining up‑to‑date industry knowledge and networks.
• Experience working with construction companies or contractors and contributing to employer engagement or industry partnerships is highly regarded.