Casual Trainer & Assessor (Procurement and Contracting)

• UQ Skills
• Casual position.

• This role supports the delivery of training in a remote environment.

About This Opportunity 

UQ Skills is seeking a collaborative, purposeful and industry-connected Trainer and Assessor to support the delivery and assessment of nationally recognised procurement and contracting qualifications. Working within a supportive and inclusive Registered Training Organisation, you will play a key role in developing capability across government and industry learners while contributing to UQ’s vision of creating meaningful change through high-quality vocational education. Drawing on your expertise, you will help learners build practical skills and confidence while supporting continuous improvement across training and assessment practices.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to: 

• Deliver and/or assess PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting, PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting and PSP60616 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting.
• Prepare and maintain training plans, lesson plans, learning resources, assessment tools and training materials.
• Monitor student attendance, progress and assessment outcomes, providing constructive feedback and managing reassessment activities where required.
• Participate in validation, moderation and continuous improvement activities to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.
• Complete student administration and record management activities, including use of aXcelerate and associated systems.

About You

• Industry qualifications in procurement and contracting at least one level higher than the qualification you train and assess in, or equivalent extensive industry experience and qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116, or TAE40110 with the required upgrades including TAELLN411 and TAEASS502, or higher qualifications in adult and vocational education.
• Recent and relevant industry and vocational education and training experience.
• Knowledge of ASQA standards and demonstrated ability to apply quality training, assessment and mapping practices.
• Understanding of the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems and Student Management Systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organisational capability and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate learners and present engaging, practical and meaningful training content.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day.

 
Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Eimear Vallely at Eimear.vallely@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information 

As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position. 

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68327).

Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.