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 recruitment@eit.edu.au to learn more.

Work arrangement
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