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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.

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

We have multiple exciting opportunities available for Teachers to join our Electrotechnology team, at TAFE Queensland’s Ipswich and Toowoomba Campuses. 

As a TAFE Teacher 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. Learn more about Careers at TAFE Queensland - Staff & Careers | TAFE Queensland.

The positions will be based primarily at Ipswich and Toowoomba however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.  

These positions are available on a temporary full-time basis, until 17 December 2027 or until otherwise determined, and reports to the Educational Team Leader. 

Salary

The salary range for a TAFE Teacher is $97,339 - $127,602 (gross) per annum, depending on educational qualifications held and teaching experience.

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
• 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
• Employee discounts 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 the following:

a) Industry competencies at least to the level of the unit/s of competency being delivered and assessed; 

• UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology; and

b) Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and

c) 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
• Higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).

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

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; and

f) Current Queensland Driver’s Licence

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).

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to apply through the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. 

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); 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: 9:00am 30 November 2027

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-1110

Contact:

For further information, please contact:

Dean Nicholls, Educational Team Leader

Dean.Nicholls@tafeqld.edu.au

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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