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 an exciting Permanent Full-Time position available to join our Electrical Educational Delivery team, based primarily at Acacia Ridge however, you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
In this role, you’ll be supported by an experienced and passionate team, working under the guidance of the Business Manager to provide high-quality, industry-relevant training that makes a real difference.
SkillsTech Region frequently recruits educators for both short-term and long-term vacancies. This process will establish a suitability pool for up to 12 months, which may be used to fill future permanent and temporary opportunities as they arise.
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
- Recognition and reward programs, including annual awards and years-of-service milestones
- Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies
- Free car parking
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must possess UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, or equivalent, and the following:
- 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.
Additionally, to become a TAFE Queensland teacher you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a qualification in adult education. Primarily this qualification is TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent.
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.
Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.
How To Apply
If you are interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to 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); and
- a cover letter which outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in vocational education and training, why you are interested in the role and what you will bring to the role (a maximum of 2 pages).
Closing date: 5:00pm, Monday 6 April 2026
Job Reference Number: TQ2026-243
Want to know more?
For Any Questions About The Role, Please Contact
Warren Turnbull
Business Manager
Telephone: (07) 3244 0691
Email: Warren.Turnbull@tafeqld.edu.au
If you have questions about workplace adjustments, accessibility, or our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, please contact:
Jenny Hodzic
People & Culture Business Partner
Phone: (07) 3244 0441
Email: Jenny.Hodzic@tafeqld.edu.au
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.
Skills
In TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech 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” through the embodiment of the following agreed behaviours in all the at we do:
- Show gratitude
- Collaborate proactively
- We do what we say
- Solutions focussed
Occupational group Education & Training
