Job Description
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 Engineering Educational Delivery team at TAFE Queensland’s Acacia Ridge Campus.
As a TAFE Teacher in Engineering, 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.
This position reports to the relevant Business Manager.
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
White Ribbon Australia Accredited Workplace
Free car parking
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must possess
MEM3021+ - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Machining)
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 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 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 within the context of the “How you will be assessed” criteria detailed in the role description (a maximum of 2 pages).
Closing date: 5:00pm, Sunday + February 2026
Job Reference Number: TQ2026-25
Contact
Kevin Roos,
Engineering Business Manager
Mobile: 0455 0+4 12+
Email: [email protected]
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 Engineering Educational Delivery team at TAFE Queensland’s Acacia Ridge Campus.
As a TAFE Teacher in Engineering, 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.
This position reports to the relevant Business Manager.
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
White Ribbon Australia Accredited Workplace
Free car parking
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must possess
MEM3021+ - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Machining)
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 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 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 within the context of the “How you will be assessed” criteria detailed in the role description (a maximum of 2 pages).
Closing date: 5:00pm, Sunday + February 2026
Job Reference Number: TQ2026-25
Contact
Kevin Roos,
Engineering Business Manager
Mobile: 0455 0+4 12+
Email: [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Abbeywood offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
