VET Trainer and Assessor (SIT) - Cairns

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team if you are a:

• Kitchen and Hospitality Management Trainers and Assessors.

The position can commence immediately in early 2024.  We are flexible for the right applicant.

The roles are suited for Trainers and Assessors who are seeking either contract work and previously/currently delivered one of, or a range of the following courses: 

• SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
• Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

About the role/s

As the Trainer & Assessor (SIT) for your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Delivery of quality training and assessment of theory and simulated practical lessons
• Mark, manage and maintain student assessments in a timely manner
• Maintain compliant student files
• Provide regular reports on student progress
• Support students throughout the course
• Develop session plans to support your delivery

Skills and experience

• Qualification and/or relevant experience in the Kitchen and Hospitality Management
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or newer
• Minimum 2 years industry experience in the field
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills

If you have the skills and experience in one of these positions, we are looking for we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.

The role will include the following:

• Deliver training via face-to-face classroom sessions and Virtual classrooms
• Assess students via practical assessments and online assessments
• Undertake regular VET and industry professional development to maintain currency
• Liaise with students in both physical and virtual environments to ensure they are supported and progress through their programs at an acceptable pace
• Liaise with the administration team to ensure student records are up to date
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to speak English fluently
• Must be reliable easily contactable
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite essential

Key Selection Criteria

Ideally, applicants will tick the box on most of the following:

• Hold a TAE40116 or equivalent
• Trainers and Assessors - Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant vocational and industry including demonstrated experience in training and assessment in a competency-based training environment and an understanding of nationally endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.
• Demonstrated experience with VET Quality Framework and understanding of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.
• Relevant industry experience to the position/s
• Ability and passion to engage the class and draw on own experiences to provide students with a rich learning experience
• Proactive approach to student management
• Maintain KPIs
• Can work autonomously and make decisions

If you feel you are the right person for one of these roles, apply straight away addressing the Criteria, as Interviews will commence immediately.