Trainer and Assessor (Nursing), VET

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) at Notre Dame provides students with the skills they need to thrive in the education and health industries. We provide career preparation and formal qualifications to specialise in a certain area of work, to make a career change or as a pathway into higher education. Our programs are flexible and structured so students can learn online, on-campus and in the field.

About the role

The Trainer and Assessor will be responsible to plan, develop and deliver vocational education training and assessment in accordance with the relevant training packages, Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025 and the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Trainer and Assessor plays a crucial role in equipping our students with practical skills and knowledge that align with current industry requirements, thereby enhancing their employability and career progression.

• →Training Delivery – Conduct training sessions, develop training materials, assessment methods adapt training methods and deliver.
• →Assessment and Evaluation – Assess learner competency, provide feedback, maintain records and participate in validation work processes.
• →Learner Support – Support learners, monitor student progress and encourage development for a positive learning experience.
• →Quality Assurance – Adhere to training standards, ensure continuous improvement, and compliance standards are achieved.

Essential requirements

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing Qualification (Category A-C).
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - TAE40116 or TAE40122.

Skills and Experience

• Strong industry knowledge and vocational competency relevant to the training area of nursing, including current standards and best practice.
• Ongoing professional development in vocational education and competency-based training and assessment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage learners and stakeholders professionally.
• Ability to identify and address training or learner issues and implement appropriate strategies.
• Strong organisation skills, with experience in planning training sessions and managing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated teamwork, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant digital systems.

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 28 September 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, Marcia.Rodrigues@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.