Cleveland Education and Training Centre is accepting applications for two motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Vocational Trainers: one for Construction/Cabinet Making and one for Engineering. The positions are temporary full‐time roles commencing Term 2 2026 for 12 months unless otherwise determined.
To be successful in the role you must be a qualified trainer and assessor in the general building and construction trades or engineering trade and hold Certificate IV in TAE40122. As a vocational trainer you will deliver hands‐on instruction to students as part of a vocational education Certificate in Construction/Carpentry or the Engineering course, and support students to develop broader employ‐ability skills to assist their transition to further training or employment.
About Us
Cleveland Education and Training Centre (CETC) is a Department of Education school operating within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville. The Centre's catchment comprises areas north from Rockhampton, west to the border, and includes island communities off the Queensland coastline. Young people incarcerated by the court system are aged ten to eighteen years.
CETC is a service provider within the Detention Centre; therefore all staff must comply with a range of safety and security protocols. From 2022 CETC delivered education programmes within the Detention Centre for 48 weeks of the year. All staff will operate on a roster where leave allocation may fall outside mainstream school holiday periods, and all new staff must be willing and able to take their leave outside school holiday periods to accommodate rosters.
About The Role
Reporting to the RTO manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high‐quality and compliant training that results in successful outcomes for students. The candidate will support students using a personalised learning approach, maintain records of student progress, and contribute to continuous improvement and strategic direction of the school.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills and experience in delivering building and construction/carpentry or engineering qualifications to students with diverse learning needs from various settings, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, speakers of English as an additional language or dialect, young people with learning difficulties, and early school leavers.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, industry, and the community to create and support student job and work placement opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with VET and RTO requirements, including accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to training and assessment standards.
* Deliver and support high‐quality training and assessment in collaboration with the VET Program Coordinator, ensuring students achieve competencies and are work‐ready.
* Monitor student attendance, behaviour, and progress, implementing early intervention strategies to support successful outcomes.
* Oversee equipment, resources, and safety practices, including maintenance, stock control, and instruction in safe and effective use of industry‐related tools and techniques.
Highly Desirable Skills And Experience
* An understanding of the Australian Government's Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework.
* Experience with competency‐based training in foundation skills and pre‐employment training.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
* Please submit a brief resume including contact details for two referees (the referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
* A 2‐page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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