Plumbing Trainer

Shape the next generation of Plumbers!

Are you a qualified trainer OR an experienced plumber ready for a change — without leaving the industry you love?

Step off the tools and into a role where your trade knowledge makes a real difference.

PEER is looking for existing trainers OR licenced plumbers to become Trainers & Assessors for our Certificate III in Plumbing program.

No teaching background? No problem.

You don’t need a TAE Qualification to apply — PEER will fully fund your TAE and give you paid work time during work hours to complete it.

Join one of South Australia’s leading training and employment organisation and help shape the future workforce of our state. At PEER, we’re more than training – we’re building the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

About the role

• Deliver and assess Certificate III in Plumbing
• Support apprentices through theory and practical training
• Be part of a supportive, trade-focused training team
• Opportunities to also work in our Certificate II school based programs

What you’ll bring

✔ Plumbing trade qualification and industry experience
✔ Strong communication skills
✔ Pride in your trade and a desire to pass it on

(Training experience not required — PEER provides full support.)

Eligibility requirements:

A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required, or the ability to obtain one before commencement.
Current Australian working rights (Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid work visa)
Ability to pass a National Police Check
Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Why make the move?

🔧 No TAE required to start
We cover the cost and the time — you earn while you learn.

🕒 Better work–life balance
Known hours, consistent income, and less physical strain on your body.

👷 Use your experience, not just your tools
Teach, mentor and assess apprentices using the skills you’ve built on site.

📈 A long-term career pathway
Build a sustainable future in training with ongoing professional development and promotional pathways.

🌱 Make a real impact
Help lift industry standards and shape South Australia’s future plumbing workforce.

PEER Perks:

Full training and ongoing support
No TAE? No worries. We back you with structured training, mentoring and paid professional development.

 Positive, trade-friendly team culture
Join a supportive team that values experience, collaboration and straight-up communication.

 Consistent income & known hours
Enjoy predictable work hours, steady income and a better work–life balance.

 Make a real impact
Use your trade experience to shape, mentor and inspire the next generation of tradies.

 Paid professional development
Stay current with industry trends and continue growing your career — on PEER’s time.

Wellbeing benefits

Generous leave entitlements.

Free access to the PEER gym and Employee Benefits program including confidential Employee Assistance Program support.

We cover your licence costs

Reimbursement for maintaining your current plumbing trade licence.

Who are we

PEER is an award-winning, non-profit GTO and RTO delivering nationally accredited training across South Australia. We’ve trained 87,000 people, supported 5,600 apprentices, achieve higher than national average completion and post-completion employment rates — making us SA’s largest building and construction apprentice employer.

PEER values inclusion and is committed to building a diverse environment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, people living with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals who may not tick all the criteria being sought but are passionate about shaping the future workforce of South Australia.

For further information regarding the position please contact Melanie Ryan via email: [email protected].

Submit your application via the Apply Now button!

Please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Applications close on Friday, 23rd January 2026

We’ll be reviewing applications regularly, so don’t wait—this opportunity may close early.