Indie College Launceston is seeking a permanent full time Lead Trainer and Assessor (Lead Coach) to deliver alternative Education Programs across both our Launceston and George Town college sites.

All Trainers and Assessors must, hold a current Australian Driver’s License, hold current qualifications equal to or above the qualification being delivered or be willing to obtain these qualifications, as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment including Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) units.

About Indie College:

Indie College supports young people to re-engage with education and training.

Our programs empower students to overcome personal barriers that have led to their disengagement from education.

Indie College is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) providing alternative, accredited courses at locations around Australia.

Indie courses are delivered in either one-on-one, small or large group settings.

Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values of Respect, Innovation, Self Development, and Teamwork underpin every aspect of our work.

Core Workplace Objectives:

- Effectively manage the day to day running of the allocated Indie College site/s.
- Provide a flexible supportive approach to teach and mentor students in small groups of up to 10 students.
- Have knowledge and understanding of, RTO standards, function of Training Packages, requirements of ASQA and VET related funding bodies.
- Have knowledge to demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training being delivered.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure continuous compliance against standard operating procedures.
- Promote and recruit students who would benefit from the program.
- Manage, provide support and training to Coaches and lead by example.
- Conduct creative and technical development work in relation to program delivery.
- Assist with program enquiries and conduct Student Enrolment interviews, including Pre ACER testing and associated paperwork.
- Align Leaners with suitable Coaches and facilitate the setup of small groups.




- Complete aXcelerate input as required.
- Complete spot check audits on coach files and conduct coach critiques monthly.
- Meet monthly enrolment targets.
- Maintain up to date Trainer and Assessor/student lists and forward plan for completions/withdrawals.
- Monitor reports including overdue outcomes, attendance, scanning and student fees.
- Audit all completed files promptly.
- Monitor Credit Card expenses for Coaches.
- Create a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
- Efficient management and utilisation of resources.
- Manage available coaching employees to best accommodate other programs.
- Attend Company meetings, host site team meetings and produce reports and minutes for these meetings as required.
- Adopt protected working practices and compliance with WH&S; policies and procedures.
- Assist the Area Manager, Executive Manager and Deputy Chief Executive Officer with other duties as required.

For this position applicants must:

- Have demonstrated experience in vocational education and training including a working knowledge of Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and National Vet Regulator (NVR) Standards.
- Have the ability to develop, plan, implement and manage multiple projects.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to work as part of a strong team.
- Be highly organised and have strong attention to detail.
- Have experience and/or demonstrated ability in working with youth.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Have strong written and oral communication skills.

Essential Requirements:

For this role, applicants must be willing and able to obtain:

- Current Driver’s licence.
- National Police Check (issued within 3 months prior to appointment) and renewed annually.
- Relevant State Working with Children’s Check.





Benefits and Perks:

- As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to salary packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
- 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
- 5 days Company Benefit Leave on top of your annual leave entitlements to be used over the 3 week Company Shut Down Period in December/January.
- Professional development opportunities available.
- Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
- Travel opportunities to visit other sites across Australia.
- Permanent - Full Time position, Monday to Friday.
- Uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided.
- Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Hours of Work:

- Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Remuneration:

- Level 7 (Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029), currently $108,952 per annum plus superannuation.
- Company vehicle provided

Ready to Apply:

- Clicking “Apply” will redirect you to Indie College's recruitment portal. From there, click the “Apply” again to start your application.
- For any enquiries please contact Amiria Douglas, Area Manager via email: **************@indie.edu.au.
- Please apply by 22 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Interviews and appointment may occur prior to close date.

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:
Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

📌 Lead Trainer and Assessor (Launceston)
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