VET Instructor - Plant Engineering

Are you an experienced engineering professional who is passionate about sharing your knowledge and helping others succeed?

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced engineering professionals interested in joining our VET facilitation team on a casual or contract basis.

Instructors are required to deliver units within the Advance Diploma of Plant Engineering, with expertise across:

• Environmental Engineering
• Maintenance Management
• Safety Management
• Process Management

About EIT:

EIT is a specialist engineering education provider delivering practical, industry-focused qualifications, from professional certificates through to doctoral programs. Our online and on-campus programs support learners from more than 140 countries and are designed to develop practical, workforce-ready knowledge and skills.

About the Opportunity:

As a VET Instructor, you will deliver engaging vocational education and training in a remote learning environment. Drawing on your professional experience, you will help learners connect technical concepts with practical, real-world engineering applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate online or blended learning sessions
• Support students with technical guidance and industry context
• Assess assignments and provide constructive feedback
• Encourage engagement and practical application of concepts
• Contribute to continuous improvement of course delivery

About You (Essential Requirements)

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant, hands-on experience in an industrial plant environment
• Currently or actively engaged as a Plant Engineer, Supervisor, Technical Specialist or in a similar role
• Technical expertise in contemporary plant operations and industry practices
• The ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging explanations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to supporting learners and maintaining high academic and professional standards
• Confidence working in an online, technology-enabled teaching environment

Your experience should include substantial professional practice within industry, rather than being solely academic.

Highly Desirable

• Prior teaching, mentoring, or training experience
• Experience with Australian or New Zealand power standards and regulations
• Chartered status or relevant professional memberships

Training Requirement

Willing to obtain the Facilitator Skill Set from the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (if not already held). EIT will cover the cost of this qualification, which can be completed online.

Why Join EIT?

• Join a globally recognised engineering education provider
• Flexible, remote-friendly work
• Opportunity to shape industry-ready professionals
• Collaborate with leading experts in the field

Apply Now

• If you're passionate about power systems and eager to share your expertise with aspiring engineers, we’d love to hear from you.
• Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly via [email protected] to learn more.