Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a progressive and diverse education group that operates at the forefront of Australia’s higher education sector with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and with overseas campuses in the UK and India. Over the past two decades we have provided quality teaching to thousands of students through English language courses, bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate degrees and targeted internships. ECA has global presence across several regions – Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Philippines & Nepal.
Aligned closely with our organisational values of integrity, efficiency and equity, ECA is a large and successful Australian-based education organisation providing both face-to-face and online courses for international and domestic students within Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and more recently for international students in the UK.
We also work in partnership with quality higher education providers such as Victoria University, Swinburne University, Charles Sturt University, University of Canberra and London Metropolitan University to provide a world-class educational experience.
We have got an exciting opportunity for Trainer and Assessor (Graduate Diploma of Management) – Sessional/Part-time to be part of our team at ECA college in our Brisbane office.
About ECA College:
ECA College, as part of the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) Group, is a standalone VET Course Provider uniquely positioned to deliver high-quality education to both domestic and international students that want to carve a career in Australia. ECA College is a diverse educational group that supports students in three States (NSW, Victoria, and Queensland) throughout their academic journey across the broad spectrum of disciplines.
The core focus of ECA College is on education of students and their development to improve their technical skills and competencies in order to be on top of challenges of the dynamic employers in Australia. The combination of theory, competence assessments and hands-on internships (available only at Diploma and advance Diploma levels) prepares students to be the best they can be and workplace ready.
The College partners with both public and private sector organisations to provide an internship component to its Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses acting as a catalyst for the careers of students.
As a key member of the team, you will have the rewarding opportunity to progress your career within the education industry. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company and is self-motivated and an enthusiastic ‘go-getter’.
Key Responsibilities:
This ECA College Trainer and Assessor is responsible for delivering face-to-face training and assessment for the Graduate Diploma of Management courses based on Brisbane campus. As a part-time position, this role involves conducting engaging and practical classes and completing marking and administrative tasks. The trainer is expected to uphold their responsibilities within a competency-based VET framework by undertaking the following tasks:
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Understand the framework of Competency-based assessment, RTO standards, and training and assessment procedures.
- Facilitate Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) units, emphasising both theoretical foundations and practical, industry-relevant skills across Strategic Leadership & Change, Applied Research & Problem Solving, Human Resource & Learning Development, and Portfolio & Resource Management.
- Support students in meeting learning outcomes, assessment deadlines, and achieving competency aligned and cooperate with the supervising trainer.
- Deliver engaging training and encourage students to show their practical understanding of the task or questions by demonstrating it in a practical manner.
- Ensure training and assessment resources remain relevant to current industry practices in the management field.
- Meet deadlines when marking assessments, finalising results within designated timeframe and provide sufficient, fair, and valid feedback.
- Ensure the current competency level of the lectures and assessment materials by developing industry skills and knowledge, and willingness to participate in PD activities.
- Monitor and report student progressions to the Academic Manager and Student Services and record attendance through attendance forms and in the system.
- Focus on learning progression of students by providing continuous support to help them meet the assessment deadlines and gain full competency in a timely manner.
- Map out and modify the resources available for training according to relevant and current industry and report to the LMS and Academic team to update.
- Participate in post-validation program per term to support the academic and LMS teams.
- Support the Academic Manager in fulfilling practical tasks, training and assessment tools, modification and other assessment competency expectations.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of Student Management (RTO Manager) and Learning Management Systems (OpenLearning), along with a proactive approach to participating in inductions, training, and team meetings.
- Collaborate and communicate actively and constantly with the Academic Manager on the assigned tasks.
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As the successful candidate must have:
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A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122) is mandatory.
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Master’s degree, or higher qualification in Management, Leadership, Business, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
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Evidence of postgraduate research or scholarly activity in leadership, organisational change, or innovation.
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Digital Literacy – Competence in using LMS platforms, digital collaboration tools, and technology-enhanced learning methods.
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Subject matter knowledge & knowledge of VET Sector.
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Right to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident/citizen or holding a valid visa.
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Ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team with effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
In return we will offer you:
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A supportive team environment
Energetic culture that inspires and supports excellence
Work/life balance
Professional development
Expanding network of contacts
Please note this role is sessional/part-time only.
EEO Statement
At ECA, our organisational values include ‘Equal opportunity and Social inclusion’ and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people living with a disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid full working rights visa for a reasonable period.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information on this role, to gain an insight into our team or if you need assistance/accommodation due to a disability, please contact Parisa Shareghi – parisa.shareghi@eca.edu.au.
Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group!
