TAFE Teacher - Horticulture

• Continuing, Part Time (0.5 FTE – 36.25 hrs/fortnight)
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences 
• CQUniversity Mackay (Relocation support available)
• Total Remuneration $51,342 to $64,610 pa (including salary of $43,385 to $54,597 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• 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.

Do you have industry experience in horticulture, conservation and ecosystem management, parks and gardens, or a similar field and are seeking a new challenge?  A permanent part-time opportunity has become available within our team to deliver CQUniversity’s Certificate courses in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation (AHC) field.

CQUniversity’s School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences proudly delivers a broad spectrum of science and health related courses. All courses are taught by enthusiastic staff with extensive industry experience, expertise in research, teaching and consulting in their areas of interest.

In this role you will use your industry knowledge and your teaching experience to contribute to training the next generation of land management specialists. You will use your industry knowledge and relationships to make a meaningful impact on your industry from a vocational educational perspective.  

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous carers, parental leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund) 
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance 
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Essential 

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or a Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education, or equivalent.
• Vocational competencies equivalent to or higher than the level being delivered and assessed (e.g. Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716), Parks and Gardens (AHC31016) and Conservation and Ecosystems Management (AHC31421)). 
• Current Industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided.  
• Demonstrated capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities including delivery, assessment and evaluation.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to deliver flexible, responsive and quality service to our students.

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

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 19 March 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4107

Contact Details: 

Olivia Daniels

(07) 4930 6775

[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.