Contract Trainer & Assessor – Food & Hospitality

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
SGS ACADEMY (RTO 2646)
SGS Academy provides consistent, effective, and high-quality training to students to ensure they are up-to-date with the skills required to perform their roles safely and confidently.
Are you an experienced Food & Hospitality professional who thrives on developing others and delivering engaging, high-quality training?
We are seeking a Contract Trainer & Assessor to deliver impactful, compliant and industry-relevant training across face-to-face and virtual environments. This role offers flexibility, with remote delivery and assessment marking, plus travel to client sites for in-person sessions when required.
About the Role
As a Contract Trainer & Assessor, you will develop, deliver and assess nationally recognised training programs in alignment with the 2025 Standards for RTOs, ensuring quality, compliance and strong learner outcomes.
You will deliver through:
Face-to-face training
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)
Assessment of eLearning submissions
Key Responsibilities
Plan and prepare engaging training and assessment sessions
Deliver training aligned to approved training and assessment strategies
Conduct fair, valid, current and sufficient assessments
Evaluate training effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement
Participate in validation activities and internal/external audits
Maintain professional development and industry currency
Contribute to the development and improvement of training materials
Build and maintain strong industry and educational networks
About You
You are industry-current, organised and confident delivering in both classroom and virtual settings.
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110)
Relevant vocational qualifications in approved Food & Hospitality courses
Experience & Capability
Demonstrated experience delivering Food & Hospitality training programs
Strong understanding of Trainer & Assessor obligations under the 2025 Standards for RTOs
Ability to design and deliver compliant training aligned to Training Package requirements
High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational and time management capability
Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems
Experience delivering in virtual platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams or similar)
Other Requirements
Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
Willingness to travel (including overnight stays) to client sites as required
Hold active ABN and Insurances
Why Join Us?
Flexible, contract-based engagement
Remote delivery with travel variety
Opportunity in NSW, VIC or QLD
Work with a team committed to quality, compliance and continuous improvement
If you are passionate about industry excellence and developing capable, work-ready professionals, we would love to hear from you.
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.