Trainer and Assessor

**Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?**

SYC Education and Training is an RTO that delivers a range of accredited training courses. Our portfolio is expanding, and we are looking for a passionate Trainer/Assessor with a construction background who will be pivotal in training the next generation of tradespeople.

As a Construction Trainer/Assessor, you will have the opportunity to provide efficient and effective training and assessment to clients. You will assess and address the varied learning needs of each student, including language, literacy, and numeracy.

This position will be based at SYC’s **Kent Town** site with frequent travel to our **Elizabeth** site on a permanent full-time basis.

You will work collaboratively with the RTO Management Team to deliver best practice training and advise, support, and mentor students to achieve their learning goals.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Deliver training and assessment for the construction workgroup with a focus on short courses.
- Adapt your training to meet the varied learning needs of each student.
- Conduct student inductions into the course/qualification.
- Undertake all administrative tasks using the aXcelerate Learning Management System in a timely manner, including assessment records, case notes, and attendance recording.
- Prepare for courses and activities, including familiarising yourself with training and assessment resources, and organising course materials as required.
- Ensure all training delivered meets the requirements of the Training Package, industry requirements and the VET Quality Framework.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress and proactively engage internal and external support services to maximise student completion rates.
- Ensure compliance with SYC Health, Safety, Environmental and Injury Management policies and procedures, and legislation requirements.

**About You**
- Construction industry experience with exposure to various trades such as carpentry, plumbing, concreting, roof plumbing, plastering, etc.
- Time management and organisational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise and achieve outcomes.
- ‘Up front’ engaging presentation skills with the ability to adapt one’s approach and maintain effectiveness with a variety of people and situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write timely and accurate communications, project notes and reports.
- Ability to complete administrative tasks digitally, such as attendance recording, marking assessments, and case noting.
- A flexible mindset.

**For this role, you will need to**:

- Hold a TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or its equivalent) OR be willing to obtain this qualification after commencing employment
- Hold and maintain an approved First Aid Certificate.
- Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
- Be eligible to work in Australia.
- Have possession of a current valid Driver’s License, willingness to drive

**Additional benefits**
- Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
- Salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year, plus additional salary packaging of $2,650 towards meals and accommodation.
- Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
- Discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellbeing leave
- Qualifying periods and terms apply.

**About us**

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

A not-for-profit organisation, we invest back in the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment.

Founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage, we have extended this expertise to people of all ages for more than three decades.