Share your industry expertise with the next generation. Join Dawsons Training as a Trainer & Assessor in Cairns.

Our Client:

Dawsons Training is one of Far North Queensland’s leading Registered Training Organisations, delivering practical, industry-focused training that helps individuals gain skills, qualifications and meaningful career opportunities. Based in Cairns, Dawsons Training has built a strong reputation for high-quality training delivery across a range of industries, supported by experienced trainers, modern facilities and a commitment to achieving outstanding learner outcomes.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Delivering engaging, industry-relevant training programs across classroom, practical and workplace-based learning environments while ensuring compliance with training package and RTO requirements.
- Assessing learner competency using approved assessment tools and providing constructive feedback to support successful learning outcomes and qualification completion.
- Adapting training delivery methods to suit varying learner needs, experience levels and learning styles while maintaining a positive and inclusive training environment.
- Maintaining accurate training, assessment and attendance documentation, ensuring all records are completed in line with compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Promoting safe work practices and maintaining a strong focus on workplace health and safety throughout all training and assessment activities.
- Participating in continuous improvement activities including validation, moderation, resource development and maintaining industry currency.

Your Skills & Experience:

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122).
- Robust hands‑on industry experience in construction, mining, transport, warehousing, manufacturing, civil works, logistics, trades or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate and communicate effectively with adult learners.




- Passion for coaching, mentoring and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage training records and compliance documentation accurately.
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for training delivery when required.
- Current First Aid Certificate, Blue Card and National Police Check, or the ability to obtain.
- High Risk Work licences, assessor accreditations and previous RTO experience will be highly regarded but are not essential.

Importantly, High Risk Work Assessor Accreditation is not essential.

Dawsons Training is willing to invest in the right person and provide support to obtain High Risk Work accreditation and additional qualifications where required.

The Offer:

- Excellent salary package.
- Permanent opportunity with one of Far North Queensland’s most respected training organisations.
- Supportive, collaborative and down‑to‑earth team culture.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Support to obtain additional qualifications and High Risk Work Assessor Accreditation.
- Variety in your day through classroom, practical and workplace-based training delivery.
- The opportunity to genuinely make a difference by helping people develop skills, gain qualifications and advance their careers.

If you’re passionate about developing people and ready to join a respected and growing training organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full‑time, ongoing position based in Cairns, working Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to work from Cairns and have the legal right to work in Australia in a manner that allows them to meet the ongoing requirements of the position. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who are relocating to Cairns should outline their proposed relocation and commencement timeframe in their application.

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📌 Trainer and Assessor (Cairns Regional)
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📍 Cairns Regional