Trainer and Assessor

Indie College is seeking a Full Time Trainer and Assessor (Coach) to join us at our Parramatta College campus. This role requires delivering training and assessment to the Learner cohort, in line with the relevant training package and the company’s training and assessment strategies.

Indie College supports Trainers and Assessors with paid professional development, all training materials and compliance requirements, and are committed to on-going improvements and efficiencies so you can focus on engagement and delivery.

Indie has a formal training framework to upskill, support and supervise new Trainers/Assessors or industry professionals wanting a career change.

About Indie College:

Indie College supports young people to re-engage with education and training. 

Our programs empower students to overcome personal barriers that have led to their disengagement from education.

Indie College is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) providing alternative, accredited courses at locations around Australia.

Indie courses are delivered in either one-on-one, small or large group settings.

Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values of Respect, Innovation, Self Development, and Teamwork underpin every aspect of our work.

Key responsibilities:

• Upon completion of all relevant Qualifications deliver training/assessment to Learners
• Provide a flexible and engaging approach to delivering educational programs to the Learner cohort
• Adapt training style and delivery method to accommodate Learner’s learning needs
• Demonstrate resilience and interpersonal skills to engage with a mixed cohort of Learners
• Maintain professional boundaries in the role
• Complete all documentation in line with company policy and procedures
• Manage challenges and barriers faced with delivering alternative education to the Learner cohort
• Transport Learners to and from sessions as permitted
• Time management skills, administrative skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written, oral, and digital literacy skills, and attention to detail
• Work within the requirements set out within company’s training and assessment strategies
• Work cohesively in a team environment
• Undertake regular training to ensure you understand and follow policies and procedures in regards to Child Safe Standards and Mandatory reporting.
• Complete annual professional development that is provided by Indie

Essential Requirements:

• Current Driver Licence
• Own a reliable vehicle (registered and insured)
• Annual National Police Check (issued in the 3-months prior to appointment)
• Current Working with Children’s Check-in State/s of operation
• Coaches are required to complete the company study phase requirements over a timeframe of 6 weeks to 12 months.

Benefits and Perks:

• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to tax effective packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• Annual professional development allocation and study time during work hours.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
• Travel opportunities to visit other sites across Australia.
• Full Time permanent position, Monday to Friday.
• Uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
• Christmas Closure period (Dec/Jan,10 A/L days)

Remuneration:

• Level 4 (Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029), currently $89,698 per annum.
• In addition, Coaches also receive a fuel allowance of $300 per fortnight, making a total of $97,498 per annum plus superannuation (on base salary).

Ready to Apply:

• Clicking “Apply” will redirect you to Indie College's recruitment portal. From there, click the “Apply” again to start your application.
• For any enquiries please contact Danielle Nightingale, Lead Coach via email: ••••@indie.edu.au.
• Please apply by 29 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Interviews and appointment may occur prior to close date. 

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:
Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.