Sessional Trainer - Training U For Work

Location: Narrm - Greater Melbourne
Salary: Starting from $60/hour + benefits
Employment status: Sessional
Job number: 3027

Hey you!

genU Training is looking for an energetic, adaptable Sessional Trainer to empower learners with the confidence, skills and motivation to take their next step toward employment. You’ll bring real-world know-how and a  genuine warmth and passion for helping people thrive.

Our Training U For Work team deliver valuable, job-ready, and nationally recognised qualifications and vocational short courses. Our courses support learners in developing develop core skills to build the knowledge and confidence to embark on further study and enter the workforce. For more information on our Training U For Work courses, please click here.

What you’ll do

As a Sessional Trainer in our team, you’ll engage with a diverse cohort and deliver industry specific, job ready programs across areas such as:

• Digital & business skills - computer basics, digital literacy, business support, customer service, retail, and preparing for employment
• Hospitality - bar and gaming service, casual dining, cafe and casual dining, food production essentials.
• Cleaning & Housekeeping - commercial cleaning, health and hygiene, housekeeping and industry readiness.
• Horticulture - practical skills for entry-level horticulture roles
• Construction & Renewable Energy - Construction sector essentials, workplace safety and solar/tech readiness
• Warehousing & Production - warehousing, pick packing, food manufacturing and process work.

These courses give learners the chance to take a small step toward big opportunities - building confidence and hands-on skills to become job-ready and achieve meaningful change through employment.

What you’ll bring

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) - Essential  
• Recent hands-on industry experience in your area of expertise (relevant qualifications desirable)
• A collaborative approach with great people skills, organisation and initiative.
• A positive, can-do attitude with an ability to engage diverse clients with various backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Good tech skills and an ability able to manage course materials, reporting and assessments independently. Familiarity with Canvas would great.

Additional Requirements

• Training is delivered at various locations across Victoria, requiring travel. You’ll need your own car to transport equipment (e.g., warehousing gear, café machines, training materials). Some interstate travel may also be required.
• Trainers must be able to lift up to 20kgs as part of transporting and setting up equipment.

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Flexibility in a dynamic role that supports your work/life balance.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119 (referencing the job title and number).