EWP/Chainsaw Trainer across Melbourne - Full Time, Casual or Part Time

EWP & Chainsaw Trainer and Assessor

Turn Your Industry Experience into a Career That Works for You

Are you an experienced EWP operator, chainsaw professional or trainer who is ready for a change?

You’ve spent years building practical skills on the job. Now you can use that experience to help others get qualified, work safely and become job-ready—without being stuck on the tools every day or travelling across Melbourne for work.

At Start Training, we offer:

- Full-time, part-time and casual employment
- Regular RDOs for eligible trainers
- Manageable class sizes
- Practical, hands‑on training
- Support from dedicated operations, administration and compliance teams
- Opportunities to work at a location closer to home
- Clear pathways to cross-skill and increase your earning opportunities

With training facilities across Sunshine West, Campbellfield, Carrum Downs, Clayton South and Ferntree Gully, we may be able to offer work closer to where you live and reduce the time you spend sitting in traffic.

Whether you’re already an experienced trainer or you’re an industry professional looking to move into training, we want to hear from you.

About Start Training

Start Training is a family‑owned Registered Training Organisation that has delivered practical training and assessment services across Victoria’s construction and warehousing industries for more than 20 years.

We understand that good trainers need more than a timetable and a classroom.

They need quality equipment, realistic class sizes, reliable administration, clear compliance support and a management team that listens.

That’s what we provide.

Many of our trainers have stayed with us for years because they value the flexibility, support, stable employment and genuine respect they receive.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced EWP and/or chainsaw professional to join our growing training team.

This role is ideal for:

- An experienced operator who wants to step away from full‑time physical work
- A current trainer looking for better support and work‑life balance
- A contractor looking for reliable casual or part‑time work
- A trainer who wants to work closer to home
- Someone looking to build a long‑term career in training and assessment

You’ll deliver practical, engaging training and assessment across:

- TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom‑type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
- RIIHAN301E – Operate elevating work platform
- AHCMOM213 – Operate and maintain chainsaws

These are nationally recognised units listed on the National Training Register.

You don’t need to hold every unit to apply. Candidates with robust experience and credentials across EWP, chainsaw or related high‑risk areas are encouraged to get in touch.

There may also be opportunities to cross‑skill into:

- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- White Card
- Forklift
- Order Picker
- Other construction and high‑risk training programs





Work Closer to Home

One of the biggest advantages of joining Start Training is our range of facilities across Melbourne.

Depending on your qualifications, availability and where you live, training may be available at:

- Sunshine West
- Campbellfield
- Carrum Downs
- Clayton South
- Ferntree Gully

Rather than travelling across Melbourne every day, we’ll aim to align your work with the location or locations that best suit you.

Flexible Employment Options

We know everyone’s situation is different.

Depending on your experience and availability, we can offer:

- Full‑time employment
- Part‑time employment
- Casual employment
- Flexible working days
- Half‑day shifts
- Afternoon and evening work
- Weekend work
- Additional hours where available
- Opportunities to work across one or multiple locations

Whether you’re looking for a stable full‑time role or a few regular days each week, we’re open to discussing an arrangement that works.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Deliver practical and classroom‑based EWP and chainsaw training
- Show students how to operate equipment safely and correctly
- Conduct fair and consistent competency‑based assessments
- Support students with different levels of experience
- Provide clear, practical feedback
- Maintain accurate training and assessment records
- Participate in validation and professional development
- Keep your industry knowledge and vocational skills current
- Help create a safe, respectful and positive training environment

What You’ll Bring

Ideally, you’ll have:

- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or TAE40116 with the required upgrades or an accepted equivalent
- Relevant vocational competencies for the units you’ll deliver
- A current boom‑type EWP High Risk Work Licence
- Current EWP and/or chainsaw industry experience
- At least two years of relevant vocational experience
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to explain practical tasks clearly
- Confidence managing classroom and practical training environments
- Good organisation and time‑management skills
- A current driver’s licence
- A current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
- A satisfactory National Police Check

Applicants who are currently working towards their training qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

Current WorkSafe Victoria Individual Assessor authorisation for the WP licence class will be highly regarded and is required for candidates conducting High Risk Work Licence assessments.

Competitive Pay and Ongoing Opportunities

We offer competitive rates based on your experience, qualifications,



authorisations and the courses you can deliver.

You’ll also have access to:

- Paid professional development
- Regular RDOs for eligible employees
- Flexible employment arrangements
- Opportunities to cross‑skill
- Additional training hours where available
- Support from experienced team leaders
- Dedicated administration, operations and compliance support
- Multiple work locations across Melbourne

Why Trainers Choose Start Training

Up to 13 Additional Paid Days Off Each Year

Full‑time trainers can choose:

- A half‑day RDO every fortnight, or
- One full paid RDO every month

That’s up to 13 additional paid days off each year, on top of your annual leave.

Part‑time trainers receive the benefit on a pro‑rata basis.

Manageable Class Sizes

You’ll have the time to properly support students, answer questions and deliver quality training without being overloaded.

Less Time Stuck in Traffic

With facilities across Melbourne’s north, east, south‑east and west, there may be opportunities to work closer to home.

Practical, Hands‑On Work

This is not a role where you’ll sit behind a desk all day.

You’ll continue working around equipment, sharing practical knowledge and helping students build real skills.

Support When You Need It

You’ll be backed by experienced trainers, team leaders, administration staff, operational support and a dedicated compliance team.

You’ll have people around you to help with scheduling, student support, paperwork and compliance requirements.

Build Your Training Career

We support trainers to maintain industry currency, develop professionally and expand into additional training areas.

The more courses you become qualified and experienced to deliver, the more opportunities may become available.

A Workplace That Respects Experience

We know experienced operators and trainers bring valuable knowledge to the classroom.

At Start Training, you won’t be treated like a number or just another name on the roster. Your experience, feedback and contribution will be respected.

Ready for a Better Training Role?

You’ve already built the industry experience.

Now you can use it in a role that offers flexibility, stable work, professional support and the possibility of working closer to home.

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining:

- Your EWP and/or chainsaw experience
- The units you are qualified and experienced to deliver
- Whether you hold WorkSafe Victoria Individual Assessor authorisation
- Your preferred employment arrangement
- Your availability
- Which Start Training locations suit you best

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start Training is committed to child safety and the implementation of Child Safe policies and practices. Successful applicants must hold all required licences, authorisations and compliance checks.

Join Start Training and turn your industry experience into a career with better support, greater flexibility and less time on the road.

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📌 EWP/Chainsaw Trainer across Melbourne - Full Time, Casual or Part Time
🏢 Start Training
📍 Melbourne