Job Description

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

The role:

Gowrie Training & Consultancy (RTO 45602) is seeking an experienced and passionate Trainer and Assessor to join our team in Northern Tasmania.

This role is responsible for delivering and assessing nationally recognised qualifications, supporting learners to achieve positive outcomes, and contributing to the development of high-quality training resources and professional learning programs for the education and care sector.

Working within a learner-centred and evidence-based framework, you will engage with educators and services across Tasmania, helping to build capability and strengthen outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Based in Northern Tasmania, this permanent part-time position offers workplace flexibility and regular statewide travel as required.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver and assess nationally recognised qualifications in accordance with training package requirements and Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS).
• Prepare, facilitate and evaluate engaging, learner-centred training and assessment activities.
• Support learners throughout their training journey, ensuring timely progression and positive outcomes.
• Develop, review and contribute to quality learning and assessment resources.
• Participate in assessment validation and moderation activities to support consistent and compliant assessment practices.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with learners, employers and sector stakeholders.
• Utilise learning management and student management systems to maintain accurate learner records and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities, program evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Participate in industry consultation and professional learning activities to maintain sector and vocational currency.
• Ensure compliance with RTO Standards, funding requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

What LGT offers you:

• 15% fee discount for team members’ children that attend our services
• Salary Packaging for General Living Expenses & Entertainment Benefits
• A supportive, values-driven culture with wellbeing support
• A commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma level qualification or higher relevant to Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current TAE qualification
• Demonstrated experience in vocational education and training, workplace learning, coaching or assessment
• Registration Working with Vulnerable People (Employee) and current Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current Driver License
• Access to use of own motor vehicle, insured for work-related use
• Ability to undertake statewide travel, including occasional overnight stays

Key Selection Criteria:

• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Early Childhood Education and Care, approved learning frameworks and contemporary evidence-based practice.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learner-centred training approaches.
• Experience delivering training, facilitating learning, assessing competency and/or supporting workforce capability development.
• Ability to build positive and productive relationships with learners, workplaces and a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to quality outcomes, continuous improvement and compliance within a training environment.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you, please click the “Apply Now” button, your application must include:

• An up-to-date CV
• A Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria

For further information please contact People and Culture at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Applications close 5pm Monday 30 November 2026

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.au.