Calling All Electrical, Electronics, PLC & Refrigeration Trainers!

Multiple Opportunities | Casual, Part-Time & Full-Time | Melbourne & Surrounds

Are you an experienced electrical, electronics, refrigeration or automation professional looking for your next career move? Or perhaps you're ready to step off the tools and share your expertise with the next generation?

Bright Spark Recruitment is partnering with several leading TAFE institutes, Defence training programs and specialist Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Melbourne to recruit experienced vocational trainers and industry professionals.

With demand for skilled tradespeople and technical trainers continuing to grow, we have a range of exciting opportunities available across casual, part-time and full-time positions.

Whether you're an established trainer, currently completing your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE), or an experienced tradesperson considering a move into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Areas of High Demand

We're particularly interested in professionals with expertise in:

• Electrical & Electrotechnology – Licensed electricians, industrial electricians and electrical trainers

• PLC & Industrial Automation – Programmable Logic Controllers, control systems and industrial automation

• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – Refrigeration mechanics and HVAC specialists

• Electronics – Electronics technicians, communications, instrumentation and electronic systems

• Electrical Fitting – Electrical fitters, rotating machinery, motors and industrial equipment

• Industrial Electrical & Maintenance – Fault finding, plant maintenance, switchboards and electrical systems

The Opportunities

Our clients deliver training across a variety of environments, including:

• TAFE institutes and vocational education campuses

• Defence training facilities and specialist Defence programs

• Private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

• School-based apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs

Depending on your qualifications and experience, you could be training apprentices, Defence personnel, secondary school students, adult learners or experienced tradespeople undertaking further qualifications.

Opportunities range from flexible casual teaching through to permanent full-time training positions.

What You'll Be Teaching

Depending on your technical background, training may cover:

• Electrical fitting, industrial electrical systems and maintenance

• PLC programming, control circuits and automation

• Electrical fault finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting

• AC/DC circuits, transformers and electrical fundamentals

• Motors, rotating machinery and electrical drives

• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams

• Testing, commissioning and maintaining low-voltage systems

• Refrigeration, air conditioning and associated electrical systems

• Electrical isolation, compliance and safety testing

• Electronics, instrumentation and communication systems

You'll combine your practical industry knowledge with hands-on workshop training, helping students develop the technical skills, confidence and safety awareness required in today's workforce.

Who We're Looking For

You may currently be working as an:

• Electrician or Industrial Electrician

• Electrical Fitter or Maintenance Electrician

• PLC / Automation Technician

• Control Systems Technician

• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

• Electronics or Instrumentation Technician

• Electrotechnology Trainer or Assessor

We're interested in people with experience across manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, refrigeration, Defence, utilities, infrastructure, plant and machinery, or related technical industries.

You don't necessarily need years of teaching experience.

If you have strong technical skills, enjoy mentoring others and can communicate your knowledge effectively, a career in vocational training could be an excellent next step.

Qualifications & Experience

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A relevant trade qualification, technical diploma or equivalent industry qualification

• An electrical licence where required for the relevant discipline

• Strong, current industry experience and technical knowledge

• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or recognised equivalent), OR a willingness to enrol and undertake the qualification

• Good communication, coaching and mentoring skills

• A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality training

Already have your TAE? Excellent — we'd love to speak with you.

Currently completing your TAE? You're strongly encouraged to apply.

Considering enrolling in a TAE? Some of our clients may be open to experienced industry professionals who are prepared to undertake the required training qualification, subject to role requirements and supervision arrangements.

Why Consider a Career in Vocational Training?

Moving into vocational education offers an opportunity to use your hard-earned industry expertise in a different and rewarding way.

Depending on the position, benefits may include:

• Career flexibility – Casual, part-time and full-time opportunities

• A new career direction – Transition from hands-on trade work into training and mentoring

• Industry connection – Stay involved in your technical discipline while developing future tradespeople

• Variety – Work across TAFE, Defence, RTO and school-based training environments

• Professional development – Opportunities to build your training qualifications and teaching capabilities

• Meaningful work – Pass on your knowledge and help address Australia's critical trade skills shortages

Interested? Let's Have a Conversation.

At Bright Spark Recruitment, we specialise in recruitment across the Australian vocational education and training sector.

With extensive experience supporting TAFEs, RTOs and Defence training projects, we understand both the technical requirements of these roles and the transition from industry into education.

You don't need to be actively looking for a new job to have a conversation.

Whether you're ready to make a move, interested in occasional casual teaching, or simply curious about what a career in training could look like, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply now or contact Bright Spark Recruitment to explore the opportunities that best match your skills, qualifications and availability.

Know an experienced electrician, refrigeration mechanic, automation specialist or electronics technician who would make a great trainer? Feel free to share this opportunity with them.

Bright Spark Recruitment

Specialists in Vocational Education, TAFE, RTO & Defence Recruitment

About Bright Spark Recruitment

Bright Spark Recruitment specialises exclusively in Higher Education, TAFE, VET and adult education recruitment.

Since 2009, we have partnered with leading TAFEs, universities, Defence training providers, industry organisations and specialist RTOs to recruit high-quality trainers, assessors and educators across Australia.

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Apply via SEEK or send your resume directly to: ••••@brightsparkrecruitment.com.au

For a confidential discussion, contact:

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