Traffic Control & Traffic Management Trainer and Assessor – Gold Coast

Your primary focus will be the delivery and assessment of:

• RIIWHS205E – Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat (Traffic Controller)
• RIIWHS302E – Implement Traffic Management Plans (Traffic Management Implementer)
• Traffic management refresher and renewal training, where approved
• Other relevant traffic management training within your vocational competency and approvals

The position will predominantly support our Gold Coast training operations, with some travel throughout South East Queensland and occasional regional travel as required.

As a Trainer and Assessor with Upskills QLD, you will:

• Deliver engaging face-to-face classroom and practical training
• Conduct competency-based assessments in accordance with training package and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate practical traffic control and traffic management activities and assessments
• Provide students with clear instruction, feedback and support
• Follow approved training and assessment strategies, session plans and assessment requirements
• Maintain complete, accurate and compliant student records
• Ensure training and assessment is delivered consistently and in accordance with RTO and regulatory requirements
• Participate in validation, moderation, professional development and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain your vocational competency, industry currency and trainer/assessor currency
• Represent Upskills QLD professionally when working with students, employers, clients and industry partners

Essential Requirements:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or an equivalent credential that meets current RTO trainer and assessor requirements
• Current vocational competency and recent industry experience in traffic control and traffic management
• Current Traffic Controller (TC) industry authority/licence and relevant competency
• Current Traffic Management Implementer (TMI) industry authority/licence and relevant competency
• Current Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) trainer approval for TC and TMI training, or the ability to meet the requirements and successfully obtain TMR approval
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Demonstrated ability to maintain evidence of vocational competency, industry currency and professional development
• Ability to travel throughout South East Queensland and undertake occasional overnight regional travel

About You:

We're looking for someone who brings genuine industry knowledge into the classroom. You will be someone who:

• Has strong practical knowledge of current traffic management industry practices
• Can confidently engage and manage groups of students
• Enjoys combining practical industry experience with training and mentoring others
• Understands the importance of quality, compliance and consistent assessment decisions
• Has strong organisational and time management skills
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a broader training team
• Maintains professional and accurate documentation
• Is approachable, reliable and committed to positive student outcomes
• Is willing to participate in ongoing industry currency and professional development activities

Highly Desirable:

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Previous experience delivering TC and TMI training within an RTO
• Existing TMR trainer approvals for both TC and TMI
• Experience using student management or learning management systems such as eSkilled
• Experience delivering training for civil contractors, councils, employment service providers or corporate clients
• Additional civil construction or high-risk training competencies and experience

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $90,000 – $100,000 per year
• Full-time employment
• Predominantly Gold Coast and South East Queensland delivery
• Company vehicle for approved work-related travel
• Structured training resources and systems
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to maintain and develop industry currency
• Support with TMR trainer approval requirements for suitable candidates
• Variety across classroom and practical training environments
• A supportive leadership and administration team
• Opportunities to grow as Upskills QLD continues to expand

Why Join Upskills QLD?

At Upskills QLD, quality training is more than a compliance requirement. We want our students to leave training with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence required to work safely and effectively within industry. We value trainers who bring current industry experience into the classroom and who take pride in developing the next generation of traffic management workers. If you're an experienced traffic management professional with a passion for training and developing others, we'd like to hear from you.