Teacher - Automotive

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? As a TAFE Teacher you will have the opportunity to impart your extensive industry knowledge and experience to students using a variety of delivery methods including in the classroom, online, and workplace. You will also enjoy the satisfaction of giving students from diverse backgrounds the skills they need to succeed at work and in their future. The Role If you’re interested in a Teaching role within Automotive, apply to this Talent Pool as this could be a rewarding next step in your career! Please note that this is a talent pool for opportunities as they become available. Your application will be kept on file for 12 months . If vacancies matching your skills and experience arise, you may be contacted for further information. Salary Casual Teacher $115.33 (gross) per hour Teacher (full-time equivalent) $92,930 - $122,084 (gross) per annum (TAFE Queensland Educators’ Certified Agreement 2023). Benefits Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually) Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation Paid overtime arrangements may be available, according to operational requirements, with generous compensation Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting) 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products) Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software) Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance. Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies Free car parking Mandatory Requirements Applicants must possess: one or more of the qualifications listed below: MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant AUR30420 – Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavey Commercial Vehicle AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology one of the following training and assessment credentials: 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); 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; 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 Licence current Blue Card or Exemption Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement), to comply with the Working with Children Check Act 2000 . Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview. Highly Desirable Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded: High level of digital literacy skills across various platforms (online Learning Management Systems). To Register Your Interest If you’re interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal where you can view the full role description. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following: a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and a cover letter (one page) which outlines why you are interested in the role. If a suitable opportunity becomes available, we’ll be in touch to discuss it with you. Closing date: 9:00am, 31 August 2026 Job Reference Number: TQ2026-758 Contact: James Balmain Educational Team Leader Phone: 0432 784 682 Email: James.Balmain@tafeqld.edu.au About TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training. In TAFE Queensland, South West region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen”.