Vocational Trainer

Y Schools Queensland Senior Logan Campus are recruiting a Vocational Trainer (Mechanic) on a Fixed-term Full-Time basis to support in our School based in Kingston.

About the role

As a Mechanical Trainer here at Y Schools, you will deliver engaging and industry-relevant automotive programs that re-engage young people in learning, build confidence, and prepare them for further training or work. Working within Y Schools Queensland's Pathways pillar, the role focuses on hands-on skill development, employability, and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports wellbeing and belonging.

What will my time look like?

• Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate automotive training programs to meet industry standards and Y Schools' RTO requirements.
• Deliver flexible, competency-based training that responds to individual learning needs and interests.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with young people to encourage attendance and participation.
• Support students in exploring career pathways, job readiness and work placement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local employers, TAFEs and automotive industry networks.
• Maintain accurate training, attendance and assessment records in accordance with RTO and Y Queensland requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and organisational information.
• Complete required professional learning and compliance tasks (e.g. Safeguarding, WHS, SuccessFactors) within set timeframes.

Am I a good match?

• Trade Qualification as a Mechanic, a minimum of 3 to 5 years post qualified industry experience
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment - TAE40110, TAE40116 or TAE40122.
• Certificate IV in Youth Work – CHC40421 (desirable but not essential.)
• Demonstrated experience delivering accredited and/or pre-vocational automotive training to young people.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support young people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from education.
• Proven understanding of RTO compliance and QCAA requirements (desirable).
• Experience in alternative education or special assistance school settings (desirable).
• Strong communication skills to maintain and grow business relationships with all key stakeholders (Community Organisations, Students, School staff, Industry partners etc.).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Current Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain.
• Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 prior to commencement.
• Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one

What's in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day. We have an amazing culture where everyone wants to work at the Y, it's not just a job and of course we look after you with a range of benefits.

Here's what on offer

• Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.  

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.