Do you have a passion for and expertise in Teaching English or Adult Literacy/Numeracy? We have an opportunity for an Educator to join our Team

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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. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian 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. 

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.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking dynamic and innovative Educators (teacher or tutor) in the "Skills for Education and Employment (SEE)" delivery team 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!

TAFE Queensland regularly has vacancies (short and long term) for educators in various qualification delivery areas. This talent pool may be open for up to 6 months and is for opportunities as they become available.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

a. An undergraduate degree of at least three (3) years duration awarded by an Australian university or tertiary institution, or its onshore or overseas equivalent

AND

• At least 100 hours teaching English as a Second Language OR Adult Literacy/Numeracy in the last three (3) years; OR
• A specialist Adult Literacy qualification; OR
• A recognised specialist TESOL qualification.

b. Possession of 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).

c.  Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;

d. Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;

e. 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.

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

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in remote and/or First Nations communities, with a demonstrated understanding of cultural protocols and community engagement approaches.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity, including the ability to build trust and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Ability to contextualise LLND content to suit the everyday realities, languages, and priorities of participants in remote settings.
• Digital literacy and confidence with low-tech and no-tech delivery methods, including blended or mobile learning models adapted for low-connectivity areas.

How to apply

If you’re interested in joining our team, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.  When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume; 
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 28 November 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-427

For further information, please contact:

Richard Stephenson - Faculty Manager, English Language and Foundation Studies

(07) 4750 5664

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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