About this Opportunity

Continuing, Full-Time (36.25 hours per week, with potential for overtime)

School of Trades

CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea* (Relocation support available)

Total Remuneration $123,737 to $137,091 pa (including salary of $104,560 to $115,844 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Equivalent Hourly Rate: $55.27 to $61.24 per hour

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Get off the tools and into teaching

Are you an experienced Auto Electrician ready for a change? Why not use your hands-on experience to inspire the next generation of tradespeople. CQUniversity is on the lookout for industry pros who want to get off the tools – at least to some extent – and get into teaching. You’ll deliver training for the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology,, using your real-world expertise to prepare students for the workplace.

A minimum qualification in Automotive Electrical Technology is required. Dual-trade candidates, particularly those with a qualification in Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or another complementary trade, will be highly regarded.

Get paid to work and study

No teaching experience? No worries! If you're passionate about your trade and enjoy mentoring, we’ll support you in becoming a qualified trainer. You'll earn while you complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, with guidance from our team every step of the way.

Consider a change in scenery and make the move to Regional Queensland

Relocate to the Mackay Region and enjoy a coastal lifestyle with stunning beaches, a welcoming community, and easy access to the Whitsundays. Plus, our relocation assistance will help make your move smooth and stress-free (and almost cost-free).

This is your chance to take your career in a new direction while making a real impact in the trades industry. Discover more about becoming a School of Trades Teacher for CQUniversity's here.

Be Rewarded

17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)

6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)

10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave

No coal board medicals or site inductions

No night shifts or FIFO - local work

7.25 hours engaged service leave

Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave

Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

Possession of a relevant qualification in automotive electrical technology or similar.

Willingness to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122), if not already completed.

Knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market.

Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being delivered.

Position Description: For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description on the CQUniversity Careers Site.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Job Requisition ID: 6243

*A condition of employment for this role is relocation to the Mackay region (relocation support available). Please confirm your willingness to relocate in your application.

^Progression to Senior VET Teacher (salary of $108,770 to $115,844) will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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