Experienced Trainers Wanted | GWO Development Opportunities | National Training Delivery

Join a Leading Provider of Wind Energy and Industrial Safety Training

Skylar Education is an established Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21647) and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Approved Training Provider, specialising in safety, emergency response and rescue training for the renewable energy and industrial sectors.

We are seeking experienced, technically competent and adaptable Trainers & Assessors to join our team, with opportunities available for candidates based in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

This is an opportunity for experienced industrial safety trainers who enjoy practical training, thrive in a dynamic working environment and want to develop their capabilities in specialist wind energy safety and rescue training.

We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with clients across Australia's renewable energy and industrial sectors.

About the Role

As a Trainer & Assessor, you will deliver nationally recognised safety training and specialist GWO programs at Skylar training facilities, client workplaces and operational wind farms across Australia.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Delivering high-quality, engaging and practical training and assessment in accordance with applicable RTO and GWO requirements.
- Facilitating classroom sessions, practical demonstrations and competency-based assessments.
- Ensuring all training activities are conducted safely and in accordance with relevant risk assessments and procedures.
- Preparing training facilities, equipment and resources for safe and effective delivery.
- Maintaining accurate training, assessment and compliance records.
- Delivering training independently at regional and interstate client locations.
- Working collaboratively with the training and operations teams to meet client requirements.
- Maintaining current industry skills, vocational competencies and training qualifications.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of training materials, assessment tools and delivery practices.

Training Programs

Depending on your qualifications, competencies and instructor authorisations, you will deliver and assess training in areas including:

Nationally Recognised Safety Training

- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry
- First Aid, CPR and Advanced First Aid
- Low Voltage Rescue (LVR)
- Vertical Rescue and Emergency Response
- Fire Safety and Basic Fire Fighting
- Risk Assessment and Workplace Safety

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Training

- Basic Safety Training (BST)
- Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
- Enhanced First Aid (EFA)
- Other GWO modules according to your competencies and professional development.

Existing GWO instructor qualifications are highly regarded but not essential. We welcome applications from experienced industrial safety trainers who are interested in developing additional GWO instructor competencies.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122), or another qualification meeting the applicable RTO trainer and assessor requirements.




- Minimum two years' experience delivering high-risk industrial safety training, particularly Working at Heights, Confined Space or related disciplines.
- Relevant vocational qualifications, competencies and current industry skills in the areas to be delivered.
- Demonstrated ability to independently deliver practical training and conduct competency-based assessments.
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety, risk management and protected systems of work.
- Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
- Current driver's licence.
- Based in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia or Western Australia.
- Willingness and ability to undertake regular regional and interstate travel, including assignments of up to four consecutive days away from home.
- Ability to accommodate reasonable short-notice travel and changes to training schedules in response to operational requirements.

Highly Regarded

- GWO instructor qualifications or previous GWO training experience.
- Technical rescue, vertical rescue or emergency response experience.
- Background in wind energy, mining, construction, utilities or emergency services.
- Advanced First Aid, Low Voltage Rescue or Confined Space Rescue competencies.
- Experience delivering training at operational wind farms or industrial client sites.

Travel, Flexibility and Operational Requirements

Regular travel and flexibility are essential components of this position.

Skylar delivers training across Australia, including at operational wind farms, industrial facilities and regional client locations.

Our clients operate in industries where training requirements can change quickly due to project schedules, workforce mobilisation and operational demands.

As a result, successful candidates must be prepared to:

- Undertake regular interstate and regional travel.
- Work away from home for up to five (5) consecutive days at a time, including overnight stays.
- Respond to urgent client training requests that may require travel with minimal advance notice.
- Accommodate reasonable changes to training locations, schedules and delivery arrangements.
- Work independently and professionally at client sites.

While Skylar endeavours to provide reasonable advance notice of training assignments, short-notice travel and changes to scheduled work may be required as part of normal operations.

Candidates should carefully consider these requirements before applying.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for more than someone who holds the required training qualifications.

The successful candidate will be a reliable, professional and adaptable trainer who understands the demands of delivering specialist safety training in a client-driven environment.

You will demonstrate:

- Flexibility: A practical and positive approach to changing schedules,



training locations and operational priorities.
- Responsiveness: A willingness to support urgent client training requirements, including reasonable short-notice travel.
- Reliability: A strong commitment to fulfilling training responsibilities and delivering on agreed schedules.
- Independence: The confidence and initiative to manage training delivery and assessment with minimal supervision.
- Technical competence: Strong practical safety knowledge and the ability to demonstrate and assess skills effectively.
- Professionalism: Excellent communication, sound judgement and a commitment to safe, high-quality training.
- Commitment to development: A willingness to maintain existing competencies and develop additional instructor qualifications.

We are particularly interested in individuals who enjoy variety, take ownership of their responsibilities and are looking for a long-term career with an established specialist training provider.

What Skylar Offers

Competitive Remuneration

- Starting salary of $110,000–$120,000 per annum plus superannuation for suitably qualified and experienced candidates.
- Remuneration reflecting your technical qualifications, experience and existing training capabilities.

Professional Development

- Opportunities to obtain additional GWO instructor qualifications.
- Development pathways in specialist rescue, emergency response and renewable energy training.
- Opportunities to expand your nationally recognised training and assessment competencies.

Diverse Training Opportunities

- Deliver training at Skylar facilities and client locations across Australia.
- Work with personnel from the wind energy, construction, mining, utilities and industrial sectors.
- Gain experience across a range of practical safety and rescue disciplines.

Established Organisation

- Join an established Australian RTO and GWO Approved Training Provider.
- Work with a professional team committed to safety, training quality and continuous improvement.
- Build a long-term career in a specialised and growing industry.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Trainer & Assessor looking for a rewarding and varied role, we would like to hear from you.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates based in VIC, QLD, SA or WA.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:

1. Your training and assessment qualifications and experience.
2. The nationally recognised units and specialist programs you are currently competent to deliver and assess.
3. Your relevant practical industry experience.
4. Any existing GWO instructor qualifications or experience.
5. Your current location and availability for regular travel, including short-notice assignments and periods of up to four consecutive days away from home.

Please email to [email protected]

Please note: Regular interstate and regional travel, flexibility with training schedules and the ability to respond to reasonable short-notice client requirements are essential expectations of this position.

Skylar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and professional workplace.

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