VET Printing and Graphic Arts Trainer / Assessor in Melbourne

Are you looking for an exciting new career within a secondary school environment?

This role is part time (4 days per week), fixed term commencing 27 January 2027 until 26 January 2028; but could be more part time by negotiation.

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver high-quality, professional training and assessment within the ICP20120 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts program. You will guide and support students as they develop foundational skills in printing and graphic arts, with a strong focus on pre-press and printing operations.

In addition to delivering structured training sessions, you will lead students in the production of real client projects relevant to the printing and graphic arts industry. This includes overseeing design and print work undertaken through SYDPAD (printing and graphic arts workshop), ensuring all projects meet professional and commercial standards.

As the Business Unit Manager of SYDPAD, you will also ensure the safe and efficient use of equipment, materials, and workspaces, manage workshop operations, prepare materials, and maintain compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) and industry standards.

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• Relevant qualifications in printing and graphic arts, or related field
• Recent and relevant industry experience in printing and graphic arts or related areas
• Pre-press operations: Understanding of digital file preparation, layout, colour management, and workflow processes.
• Printing processes: Knowledge of printing techniques, including machine setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Finishing processes: Skills in trimming, binding, laminating, and packaging printed materials.
• Design software proficiency: Competence in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and other relevant design tools.
• Print production workflow: Ability to manage projects from concept to finished product, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Previous training and assessment experience
• Working with Children Check
• VIT - Permission to teach (desirable to hold already, must be able to attain prior to commencement)
• Experience working with youth or delivering VET programs in schools

Essential Personal Skills:

• Great communication skills to interface with the various stakeholders, which include workplace colleagues, Secondary education students, management and restaurant customers.
• Organisational skills to manage your own work diary - ensuring reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work closely with and report to RTO management.

Salary will be based on the CEMEA 2022. The level and subdivision of the successful candidate will be negotiated based on experience, qualifications and previous industry experience.

Interviews of candidates may occur prior to the advertised close date, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees will be required to comply with the College's child safe policy and code of conduct, and support the ethos and Catholic Character of the College.