Electrical Trainers - Multiple positions (Townsville & Mackay, North Queensland)

WE NEED YOU to join our experienced team of Trade Trainers and pass on your knowledge to the next generation.

We believe in the power of inspiring young people in North Queensland. Tec-NQ draws on its fundamental values of honesty, responsibility, respect and care to create a nurturing learning environment to support our apprentices and students to prepare for the future.

Tec-NQ is different. We are a registered training organisation (RTO), an independent senior secondary school and an accredited boarding school delivering education and vocational training to the Townsville and North Queensland region in a work-based training environment.

At Tec-NQ, we are incredibly passionate about training the next generation of trades and building a workplace culture where our people feel empowered to make a difference and are excited about what they do! We provide opportunities for professional growth and foster collaboration and camaraderie amongst our team while prioritising the safety of our people and students.

Tec-NQ is a growing organisation recruiting for Electrical Trainers on a permanent, full -time basis at our regional branches located in Townsville and Mackay, North QLD.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of an Electrical Trainer is focused on providing quality trade training through the facilitation of vocational and education training to apprentices.

A day in the life of an Electrical Trainer at Tec-NQ would look like: 

• Teaching apprentices the Electrical Trade as per the Delivery Schedule.
• Facilitating the retention of training and employment partnerships with local employers through quality training of apprentices.
• Taking a mentorship role in promoting the education of apprentices through the delivery of engaging and relevant learning programs.
• Participation in team meetings to support student progress.
• Providing input into continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertaking industry visits.
• Attending Industry Forums.
• Tracking and marking assessments to ensure learner progression.
• Ensuring Work Health and Safety systems are maintained and adhered to.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The ideal applicant will be passionate about providing trade training in our community. This candidate will also meet the following selection criteria:

Applicants without a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are not discouraged from applying.

Essential

1. Possession of a trade qualification in Electrical with a minimum of five years post trade work experience in the Electrical Industry;
2. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110 with the required units);
3. Well developed verbal and written communication skills; 
4. Ability to use information technology in various formats and combinations to enrich and extend the learning opportunities of the students; 
5. Current C-Class Australian Drivers Licence; and
6. Queensland ‘Blue Card’ to work with children or eligibility to attain.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and assessment of Certificate III in Electrical with the ability to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching and learning.

BENEFITS

Tec-NQ offers a range of fantastic employee benefits which includes:

• Generous Salary Packaging 
• Six weeks Annual Leave
• 13% super
• Guaranteed time off over the Christmas period.

SALARY RANGE

Depending on your experience the salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $96,000 gross per annum.

STAFF TESTIMONIAL

“This is the best job I’ve ever had. Seeing the lightbulb moment when it clicks for a  young apprentice and they realise this is what they want to do with their lives.” 

APPLY

If you have the industry experience, skills and qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria in an email.

Forward your resume and response to the selection criteria to:

Stacey Cox
Head of Human Resources and Safety
07 4779 2***
Email: **********@tecnq.com.au