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Technical Trainer (Mechanical)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Cairns, QLD
A$82,859-$90,868 p/a
Education & Training → Workplace Training & Assessment
Full-time
On-site

Posted 6 days ago


In the role of Technical Trainer (Mechanical), you will be responsible for preparing and delivering technical and mandatory training in specific Civil Construction and Mechanical applications to our people. You will ensure training materials and programs are compliant with legislative standards and meet current systems, processes and tools used by practitioners in the discipline (Fleet, Linemarking, Structures, Electrical), as well as meet business delivery needs.

You will also ensure competency of the workforce through regular analysis and monitoring of, mechanical development pathway progressions, and operational workplace assessments of the workforce to meet capability development requirements.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic (MEM31419), and/or Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120), and/or ability to upgrade existing qualification/s to attain.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent.
• A reasonable amount of travel consistent with industry standards will be required throughout the operational unit and/or the State.

Desirable requirements:
• Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment.
• Certificate IV Project Management.
• Certificate IV Leadership and Management.
• Knowledge of plant and equipment utilised within the civil construction and mechanical industries.

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:
• Sound understanding of vocational training frameworks, particularly related to engineering and mechanical qualifications.
• A high-level understanding of adult learning principles and an ability to apply this knowledge .
• Experience in prioritising projects and tasks to ensure they are in line with team and organizational commitments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills.

If you're ready to put your expertise to work in a hands-on role with a great team, we want to hear from you. Apply now!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668007/25

Closing Date: Monday, 10 November 2025


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

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