TAFE Teacher - Auto Heavy (Diesel Fitting)

• Continuing, Full Time (36.25 hours a week – no more night shifts)
• School of Trades
• CQUniversity Emerald (Relocation support available)
• $52.10 to $57.72 per hour (plus 17% super) with potential for overtime
• Progression beyond Teacher Step 4 will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained.

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

A chance to train the tradie

At CQUniversity, we recognise that real life industry experience is the most important aspect when appointing teaching staff, we know that this experience and your creditability is going to be valued by our students. We are seeking tradespeople with current industry experience and a passion to teach the next generation of apprentices. This is your opportunity to share your valuable knowledge, skills, and experience – with a mixture of workshop, classroom, and office duties.

Get paid to work and study at the same time

If you don’t hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, don’t worry! CQUniversity will provide you with a scholarship and you’ll be paid to work and study. Once you have completed this certificate, you’ll hold the qualifications required to teach apprentices the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their trade. You’ll receive all the support you need to successfully kick-start your teaching career at CQUniversity.

Consider a change in scenery and make the move to Regional Queensland

Emerald’s tranquil lifestyle is balanced by Queensland’s most dramatic natural landscapes, including Carnarvon Gorge and Blackdown Tableland National Park, with its scenic walking tracks, gorges and waterfalls. A sports lover’s delight, with cricket, netball, rugby, soccer, motocross and water sports on offer, Emerald is a great place to raise families. CQUniversity’s generous relocation packages will provide you and your family with financial assistance to help you begin the next stage of your career in Emerald.

• Job security with a permanent position
• 6 weeks leave including a period of shutdown over Christmas
• 5 days paid carers leave
• 17% superannuation (award winning superfund)
• Flexible work / life balance
• Generous staff professional and career development
• No coal board medicals or site inductions necessary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

• Possession of a vocational qualification relevant to the trade.  
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or a Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education, or equivalent. (Desirable)

For further information about this position, please refer to the position description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 31 March 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4020

Contact Details: 

Christopher Wasiak

(07) 4920 2759

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

Please note CQUniversity will be closed from Friday, 22 December 2023 to Monday, 1 January 2024. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the designated contact person and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.