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Nursing Teacher Opportunities

Make Great Happen with TAFE Queensland

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in Queensland. For more than 140 years, we have delivered practical, industry-relevant training that equips students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to build lifelong careers.

Our award-winning training is delivered across campuses, workplaces and online environments, helping individuals, industries and communities thrive. When you join TAFE Queensland, you become part of a highly skilled and respected workforce that is committed to excellence, innovation and student success.

Your Opportunity

Are you a passionate nursing professional looking for a rewarding career that allows you to share your expertise while achieving greater work-life balance?

TAFE Queensland is seeking dynamic and innovative Nursing Teachers to join our industry-leading Health teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of nurses, support student success and make a genuine difference to healthcare education in Queensland.

As a key member of our teaching team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality learning experiences through:

• Delivering engaging, outcome-focused vocational education and training (VET) programs.
• Supporting students to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for successful careers in healthcare.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with industry, schools, universities, TAFE Queensland campuses and other VET providers.
• Maintaining currency in nursing practice, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies.
• Creating supportive and inclusive learning environments that promote student success.
• Contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Helping TAFE Queensland achieve its commitment to excellence in training and education.
• Making Great Happen.

Whether you are an experienced educator or an industry professional considering a transition into teaching, this role provides an opportunity to continue making a meaningful contribution to the nursing profession while supporting future healthcare workers.

TAFE Queensland regularly recruits Nursing Teachers for both short and long-term opportunities across various qualification delivery areas. Applications will remain active for up to 12 months, and suitable candidates may be contacted when opportunities arise.

Why Choose Teaching?

Many nurses are seeking opportunities to continue contributing to healthcare without the demands of clinical shift work.

A career with TAFE Queensland offers:

• No shift work 
• No night duty
• No weekend rosters
• No public holiday
• Improved work-life balance
• Predictable weekday hours
• School holiday and annual leave benefits
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The chance to shape the future nursing workforce
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Teaching allows you to utilise your valuable clinical knowledge and experience while enjoying a rewarding and sustainable career that supports both your professional aspirations and personal wellbeing.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

a. Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent;

b. 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
• A secondary teaching qualification and one (1) of the following credentials:
  • 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 (approved by TAFE Queensland);

c.  Applicants must also demonstrate:

• Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided.
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that inform training and assessment practices.
• Ongoing professional development in vocational education, competency-based training and assessment.

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

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Strong digital literacy skills across a range of technologies and learning platforms.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience delivering learning in online, blended and face-to-face environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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: 4:00PM, Friday 15 January 2027

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-697

For further information, please contact:

Recruitment.EastCoast@tafeqld.edu.au

Join TAFE Queensland and use your nursing expertise to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals - without the shift work, weekend rosters or work-life balance challenges of clinical practice. 

Make Great Happen with TAFE Queensland!

Further information

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

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