Sessional Trainer and Assessor application
Apply to support AICS accredited courses as a sessional contractor delivering and assessing professional cyber security education.
About the opportunity
AICS appoints sessional trainers and assessors to support the delivery and assessment of AICS accredited courses. These are contract positions, not ongoing employment roles. Successful applicants must operate through an ABN and be able to accept sessional work when suitable delivery or assessment opportunities are available.
The role suits experienced cyber security professionals, educators, assessors, or practitioners who can help learners connect formal course requirements with practical workplace expectations. Sessional trainers and assessors may be engaged for teaching, marking, assessment validation, learner support, or related academic activities within AICS courses.
AICS does not appoint trainers and assessors only on technical knowledge. Applicants must be able to communicate clearly, assess fairly, follow documented curriculum and assessment rules, and uphold the professional standards expected of Australia’s professional institute for cyber security.
Contract engagement
Sessional trainer and assessor positions are contractor roles. Applicants must hold or be able to operate through an ABN and manage their own contractor obligations.
Course delivery
Trainers deliver approved AICS curriculum in line with course materials, learning outcomes, assessment requirements, and learner support expectations.
Assessment work
Assessors review learner evidence, make defensible assessment decisions, provide useful feedback, and maintain records consistent with AICS requirements.
Standards expected of applicants
AICS courses must be delivered and assessed with care, consistency, and professional judgement. Sessional trainers and assessors are expected to follow the approved curriculum, apply assessment criteria as written, and avoid substituting personal preference for course requirements.
Applicants should be able to work respectfully with adult learners from varied backgrounds. This includes explaining complex cyber security concepts in plain English, giving constructive feedback, recognising when learners need support, and escalating issues through the proper AICS process.
Professional conduct is central to the role. Trainers and assessors must protect learner information, avoid conflicts of interest, maintain academic integrity, and support the standing of AICS membership pathways and professional designations, including MAICS GAICS and FAICS.
Application process
The application process helps AICS confirm that an applicant has the professional background, communication skills, assessment capability, and contractor readiness needed for sessional work. Applicants may be asked to provide a current CV, evidence of qualifications, details of relevant cyber security experience, and information about teaching or assessment experience.
AICS may also review professional membership, industry standing, previous education work, and capacity to work within an accredited course environment. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for a discussion about availability, subject areas, delivery format, assessment practice, and the standards expected when representing AICS.
Submitting an application does not guarantee appointment or a fixed volume of work. Sessional engagement depends on course needs, learner numbers, subject fit, availability, and AICS quality requirements. Where an applicant is suitable but no current work is available, AICS may keep their details for future opportunities.
Prepare your information
Have your CV, ABN details, qualifications, cyber security experience, and any training or assessment background ready before applying.
Quality review
AICS reviews applications against course needs, professional standards, assessment capability, and ability to work within approved curriculum requirements.
Possible engagement
If suitable opportunities arise, AICS may contact approved applicants about sessional delivery, assessment, validation, or related course support work.
Apply to be considered for sessional work
If you have relevant cyber security experience and can meet AICS delivery and assessment standards, submit your details for consideration.