Talent Pool for Educators - Full-time, Part-time & Casual (Engineering and Automotive Trades)

TAFE Queensland North – Multiple Locations including Cairns, Townsville and Mount Isa

Expression of Interest for Temporary Full-Time/ Part-Time Teacher and Casual Teacher positions

Job Reference Number: TQ2024-893

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named the State Winner of the 2021 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.

Please note that this is a talent pool for opportunities as they become available.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking dynamic and innovative Educators to achieve outstanding results as a part of our industry leading, renowned organisation! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your education knowledge and expertise, support our students' skills and development and make a real difference.

As a key member of the teaching and delivery team, you will contribute to developing and delivering quality learning services to a wide range of clients through:

• Outcome focused vocational education and training (VET) programs;
• Linking with industry, schools, universities, other TAFE and VET providers;
• Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies;
• Working in an environment of change and continuous improvement; and
• Making Great Happen!

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

TAFE Queensland is offering a fantastic opportunity for industry tradespeople in the Engineering and Automotive field to transition into teaching roles. Here are some benefits of becoming a TAFE Teacher:

• Work/Life Balance: Teaching at TAFE Queensland can provide a more balanced lifestyle, allowing you to manage work commitments alongside personal life.
• Industry Impact: Share your valuable industry experience and knowledge with students who are eager to learn and enter the Engineering and Automotive trade.
• Career Development: Educators often find personal and professional growth opportunities as they prepare the next generation of tradespeople.
• Diverse Environment: Enjoy the dynamic setting of working with a wide range of students and stakeholders, enriching your own experience as well.

If you’re interested in a Teaching role, apply to this Talent Pool or reach out to the Faculty Manager for more information on upcoming vacancies in the Engineering and Automotive qualification delivery area. This could be a rewarding next step in your career!

To become a TAFE Queensland teacher, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:

• TAE40122 or TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
• TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills and TAEASS502 Design and Develop Assessment Tools;
• TAE50111 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training;
• TAE50116 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or its successor;
• TAE50211 - Diploma of Training Design and Development;
• TAE50216 - Diploma of Training Design and Development, or its successor;
• Higher-level qualification in adult education (approved by TAFE Queensland).

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

Additional Mandatory Requirements

Possession of relevant formal vocational qualifications (Certificate III minimum, Australian equivalent);

• MEM40119 – Certificate IV in Engineering; and/or
• MEM50119 – Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade

and

• ability to demonstrate a broad range of current industry skills and experience.

**If you do not possess any of the above training and assessment credentials, we encourage you to express your interest as we can offer a pathway to attaining a qualification on the job.

Salary

Casual

$113.16 gross per hour (TAFE Queensland Educators’ Certified Agreement 2023)

Teacher

$91.202.92 - $103,240.52 gross per annum (TAFE Queensland Educators’ Certified Agreement 2023)

Benefits

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• 4 weeks Recreation Leave (accrued annually)
• 5 weeks Non-Attendance Time (NAT) programmed annually for preparation
• Access to paid professional development
• Paid overtime arrangements may be available as per operational requirements
• Flexible work arrangements

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide a detailed resume, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two (2) referees.

Closing Date

19 August 2025 - which will be extended monthly throughout the year.

For further information, please contact:

Sandy Greenhalgh - Faculty Manager, Engineering & Automotive

[email protected]