About Us

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work:

• Safety First
• Focusing on our customer
• Taking responsibility
• Showing initiative
• Working together

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a career that is challenging but also rewarding? Do you have a passion for your industry, recent industry experience and industry qualifications? Have you considered sharing your knowledge and skills with future industry experts?

The Role

As a TAFE Teacher in Academy of Sport, you have the opportunity to influence the careers of future industry persons by sharing your extensive industry knowledge to students in a classroom or other educational setting.

We have an exciting temporary part-time (0.72FTE) Teacher position available until 18 December 2026 (unless otherwise determined) to join our Academy of Sport team delivering in the SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management, specialising in sport and major venues (light and sound production) at TAFE Queensland’s South Bank Campus.

This position reports to the Education Manager, Academy of Sport.

Salary

The salary range for a Teacher is $66,909.62 - $75,757.03 per (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)
• Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation
• Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)

Mandatory Requirements

Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed;

• Diploma of Event Management

Possession of one of the following training and assessment credentials:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; or
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or:
• TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor; or
• TAE50111 or TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or
• TAE50211 or TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development; or

• TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; or
• TAESS00011 or TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
• A higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education; and

• A secondary teaching qualification and one (1) of the following credentials:
• Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;
• Current evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment.
• Current Queensland Driver’s license.

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

Not sure if you are qualified or experienced enough?

Please note applicants need not necessarily possess teaching experience, as the right candidate may be trained and developed through coaching, mentoring and partnering. Importance is placed on possession of the appropriate qualifications, industry experience and the right attitude.

For more information about how we could support you in your journey to becoming a TAFE Teacher, please read about our Foundation Educator program on the TAFE Queensland website.

Highly Desirable

Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:

• Has previous experience managing sports events in a tier-one sporting organisation.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please provide the following

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your experience, skills and abilities and responds to the ‘How you will be assessed’ criteria.
• applications must be submitted via TAFE Queensland’s Recruitment Portal

Candidate applications may be considered for same or similar vacancies within 12 months of original advertisement closing date.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 6 October 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-839

Contact:

Pat Dennis

Director, Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Personal Services

Email: [email protected]