You've built your trade career through years of hands-on experience. Now is your chance to use that expertise to make a lasting impact.
Australia is facing a critical skills shortage, and we need experienced tradespeople to help train, mentor, and inspire the next generation of Mobile Plant Technicians. If you're looking for a rewarding career change with better work-life balance while staying connected to your trade, we'd love to hear from you.
Previous training experience isn't essential. If you don't yet hold your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE), we can support the right candidate to obtain this qualification while transitioning into the role.
About the Role
As a Trade Trainer, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future workforce by:
- Delivering engaging, hands-on training that brings real-world industry experience into the classroom and workshop.
- Mentoring and supporting students as they begin their trade careers.
- Developing and improving training resources, lesson plans, presentations, and assessments.
- Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Working closely with the Training Team Leader (Trade) and fellow trainers to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant programs.
You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to helping students succeed through practical, face-to-face training in modern workshop facilities.
What's in it for You?
Joining Zeal Futures offers more than just a new job. It's an opportunity to continue making a difference while enjoying a rewarding and sustainable career.
Why Make the Move?
- Pass on Your Knowledge: Help develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
- Stay Connected to Your Trade: Continue using your expertise without the physical demands of working on the tools every day.
- Support to Become a Trainer: We can support suitable candidates to gain their TAE qualification.
- Better Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable hours and 12 Lifestyle Days each year.
- Meaningful Work: See the impact you make every day as students build confidence, skills, and careers.
- State-of-the-Art Training Facilities: Teach in purpose-built workshops designed for practical learning.
Plus Enjoy Our Employee Benefits
- Salary packaging and Not For Profit benefits that help maximise your take-home pay.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Corporate health insurance discounts through NIB.
- Discounted banking products through CommBank and employee benefits through Flare.
- A strong recognition and reward program celebrating achievements and service milestones.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for industry professionals who are passionate about their trade and keen to share their experience with others.
You'll ideally have:
- A Trade Certificate in Mobile Plant Technology or relevant trade qualification.
- Current industry knowledge and skills.
- A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122), or willingness to obtain one with our support.
- Experience in vocational education and training (desirable but not essential).
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain one.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to safety, professionalism and helping others succeed.
Why Zeal Futures?
At Zeal Futures, we're passionate about creating success stories.
As a leading not-for-profit provider of vocational education, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment pathways, we help people learn, grow and build secure futures. Our people are driven by a shared purpose: supporting individuals and industry to thrive.
Every day, our team helps address Australia's skills shortage by preparing the workforce of tomorrow.
Join Us
If you're an experienced tradesperson looking for the next chapter in your career, this is your opportunity to step off the tools, give back to your industry, and play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled workers.
Make a difference. Share your knowledge. Help shape Australia's future workforce with Zeal Futures.
Submit your Expression of Interest now!
To submit your Expression of Interest, follow the ‘Apply Now’ button below and upload your cover letter and resume.
Further information on this position can be obtained by contacting the HR & Safety Team on 1800 247 864.
The successful applicant will be subject to the completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
As a recognised Diversity Champion, Zeal Futures are committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from Indigenous backgrounds, people with disability, women in non-traditional trades, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged people. If you require assistance lodging your application with Zeal Futures, please contact our HR Team on 1800 247 864.
