Contract Trainer & Assessor – Food & Hospitality

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SGS Australia seeks a Contract Trainer and Assessor in Food and Hospitality to deliver national programs across face-to-face and virtual training, with remote delivery and site travel. The role ensures compliance with the 2025 Standards for RTOs, aims for strong learner outcomes, and drives continuous improvement. Key requirements are Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, relevant Food and Hospitality qualifications, proven training experience, and excellent communication. A current driver’s licence, ABN and insurances, and willingness to travel including overnight stays are essential in NSW, VIC or QLD. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase TAE, training plans and assessments, and evidence of industry currency and networks, aligned with SGS quality and audit standards.

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

SGS ACADEMY (RTO 2646)

SGS Academy provides consistent, effective, and high-quality training to students to ensure they are up-to-date with the skills required to perform their roles safely and confidently.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Food & Hospitality professional who thrives on developing others and delivering engaging, high-quality training?

We are seeking a Contract Trainer & Assessor to deliver impactful, compliant and industry-relevant training across face-to-face and virtual environments. This role offers flexibility, with remote delivery and assessment marking, plus travel to client sites for in-person sessions when required.

About the Role

As a Contract Trainer & Assessor, you will develop, deliver and assess nationally recognised training programs in alignment with the 2025 Standards for RTOs, ensuring quality, compliance and strong learner outcomes.

You will deliver through:

• Face-to-face training
• Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)
• Assessment of eLearning submissions

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare engaging training and assessment sessions
• Deliver training aligned to approved training and assessment strategies
• Conduct fair, valid, current and sufficient assessments
• Evaluate training effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement
• Participate in validation activities and internal/external audits
• Maintain professional development and industry currency
• Contribute to the development and improvement of training materials
• Build and maintain strong industry and educational networks

Qualifications

About You

You are industry-current, organised and confident delivering in both classroom and virtual settings.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110)
• Relevant vocational qualifications in approved Food & Hospitality courses

Experience & Capability

• Demonstrated experience delivering Food & Hospitality training programs
• Strong understanding of Trainer & Assessor obligations under the 2025 Standards for RTOs
• Ability to design and deliver compliant training aligned to Training Package requirements
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational and time management capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems
• Experience delivering in virtual platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams or similar)

Other Requirements

• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel (including overnight stays) to client sites as required
• Hold active ABN and Insurances 

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, contract-based engagement
• Remote delivery with travel variety
• Opportunity in NSW, VIC or QLD
• Work with a team committed to quality, compliance and continuous improvement

If you are passionate about industry excellence and developing capable, work-ready professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.