Trainer Assessor - Trades (Carpentry)

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UP Education’s City-Wide Building and Training Services (CWBTS) seeks a permanent part-time Trainer Assessor in Carpentry to deliver onsite training across Newcastle and surrounding regions, with potential move to full-time as enrolments grow. The package includes base pay AUD 80,000 to 85,000 plus super pro-rata and a vehicle allowance AUD 17,000 pro-rata, with travel and occasional overnight stays. You will prepare and facilitate compliant, industry aligned training, support learners and employers, and maintain records in ReadySkills and VETtrak. Requirements: Carpentry qualification (Certificate III+) and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent), plus apprenticeship training experience and solid LMS/CRM skills. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight teaching and travel readiness and ensure WWCC, Police check, driver licence, and willingness to travel are in place.

Company Description

Who are we? 

City-Wide Building and Training Services (CWBTS) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that works with employers, industry, and students to achieve exceptional training results. 

We live and breathe building and construction. We intimately understand the industry and have strong relationships within the building and construction community and the education sector. Based on the principle of “builders training builders”, we draw on our deep industry connections to ensure the highest quality curriculum and training services to meet industry needs. 

CWBTS is part of UP Education, a leading dual sector education group, operating 40+ campuses in 18 locations across New Zealand and Australia. To find out more about UP Education, please visit www.up.education

Job Description

Permanent, part-time (31.5 hrs per week) with scope to move to full-time depending on enrolments)
Salary: AUD $80,000-$85,000 base + super (pro-rata)
Vehicle Allowance: AUD $17,000 (pro-rata) including Fuel & eTag costs

As a Trainer Assessor in Carpentry, you will deliver onsite training and assessment for apprentices across pre-apprenticeship, school-based, and workplace contexts. The Trainer & Assessor plays a key role in ensuring training is delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and industry relevance. The role also supports student engagement, employer communication, assessment validation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• This role will require the trainer to deliver training across various locations around Newcastle and surrounding regions. Occasional travel and overnight stay will be required (at the expense of CWBTS).
• Prepare and facilitate compliant, industry-aligned training sessions
• Support students through regular communication, feedback, and progress monitoring to ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records in LMS, ReadySkills, and VETtrak
• Build strong relationships with apprentices and employers

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualification in Carpentry or equivalent - Certificate III or above
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in apprenticeship-based training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail, time management, and LMS/CRM proficiency

Additional Requirements

• Valid Australian working rights & Working with Children's Check (Employee) or willingness to obtain
• Police Check and medical (if required)
• Valid Australian Drivers Licence & willingness to travel to training venues and worksites
• Participation in ongoing PD and compliance training

Additional Information

Why work with us? 

We have a strong on-going commitment to quality and service to our customers and a deep culture in building stable and rewarding futures for our people. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful RTO that continues to grow and diversify its services. 

Lead change, shape the world with our students and apply for your new role now.

To find out more about us, please visit www.cwbts.com.au 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.