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 develop skills, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and build rewarding careers. With a strong reputation for quality training and learner outcomes, Dawsons Training is committed to supporting both students and industry through professional, hands-on education

The Chance:

An exciting opportunity is available for a Trainer & Assessor to join a respected and growing Cairns-based training organisation. Working across classroom, practical, and workplace-based environments, you will deliver engaging training programs, assess learner competency, and support students in achieving nationally recognised qualifications.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys sharing their knowledge, mentoring others, and making a genuine impact on people’s careers. Whether your background is in construction, mining, transport, warehousing, civil, manufacturing, or another trade or operational environment, your industry experience and passion for developing others will be highly valued.
High Risk Work Assessor Accreditation is not essential, with full support and training available for the right candidate to obtain additional qualifications and accreditation.

Your Skills & Experience:

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116, TAE40122, or equivalent)
- Minimum two years recent industry experience within a relevant trade, operational, industrial, construction, mining, transport,



manufacturing, civil, or related environment
- Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) principles and safe work practices
- Ability to confidently facilitate training programs and engage adult learners
- Experience assessing learner competency and providing constructive feedback
- Strong communication, presentation, and mentoring skills
- Professional, reliable, and organised approach
- Current Driver’s Licence
- A passion for helping people develop skills, gain qualifications, and succeed in their careers

The Offer:

- Attractive salary package reflective of skills and experience
- Permanent opportunity with a highly respected local organisation
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities
- Varied role combining classroom, practical, and workplace-based training delivery
- Full support to obtain High Risk Work Assessor Accreditation and additional qualifications where required
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people gain new skills, qualifications, and career opportunities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your training career or transition from industry into a rewarding training and assessment role, we’d love to hear from you.



Submit your application today for a confidential discussion.

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status.

How to Apply:

To apply online, click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. If you have a query regarding the application process, please contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Goda Kulikauskaite, at [email protected] or 07 4051 9699. Due to client confidentiality requirements, further information regarding the opportunity may only be provided following assessment of your application.

At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.

CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment

With 38 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.

Job Reference: 1749315/GK

- Excellent salary package, aligned with experience
- Supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth team culture
- The opportunity to genuinely make a difference

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📌 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR (Cairns City)
🏢 CBC Staff
📍 Cairns City