TAFE Teacher - Electrical

Your Opportunity

This role suits someone who wants a career that is both demanding and rewarding, and who is keen to pass on practical industry knowledge to the next generation. As a TAFE Teacher, you will share your experience and qualifications with students through classroom teaching, online delivery, and workplace-based learning, helping learners from different backgrounds build the skills they need for work and future success.

The Role

There are two temporary full-time vacancies in the Electrical Educational Delivery team at TAFE Queensland’s Alexandra Hills Campus, with the assignment running until 30 June 2027 unless ended earlier or otherwise changed. In this position, you will contribute to the development of future electrical industry professionals and teach in classroom and other educational environments. The role reports to the relevant Business Manager.

Benefits

• Four weeks of annual recreation leave, accumulated each year
• Five weeks of Non-Attendance Time scheduled annually for preparation
• Paid overtime may be offered depending on operational needs, with attractive compensation
• Flexible working arrangements may be available, including purchased leave, compressed hours, and telecommuting
• 12.75% superannuation plus salary packaging options
• Possible financial support for relocation costs
• Access to professional development, study support, and opportunities to refresh industry currency and competency
• Wellbeing programs and social responsibility initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program access
• Corporate health plans and discounts on products and services such as Fitness Passport, Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and related work-from-home software
• Domestic and Family Violence support resources
• Work-from-home software access, including Adobe and Microsoft products
• Employee offers and discounts on software, technology, fitness, and health insurance
• Annual recognition awards and service milestones recognition
• LGBTQIA+ Pride Network for employees and allies
• Free parking

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must hold UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, or an equivalent qualification, along with current industry capability relevant to the training and assessment being delivered, up-to-date vocational training and learning knowledge, and evidence of ongoing professional development in vocational training, learning, and assessment, including competency-based training and assessment.

To work as a TAFE Queensland teacher, you must also already have, or be willing to obtain, an adult education qualification. The preferred qualification is TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or an equivalent.

Teaching experience is not essential, as the right candidate may be supported through coaching, mentoring, and partnership. Strong qualifications, relevant industry background, and the right attitude are considered more important. Qualifications and proof of current industry currency and experience must be shown at interview.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to submit a detailed resume with contact details for two referees, including one current supervisor, plus a cover letter of up to two pages. The cover letter should explain your relevant skills, abilities, knowledge, experience in vocational education and training, your interest in the role, and what you would contribute against the assessment criteria in the role description.

Additional Information

This opportunity is identified with Job Reference Number TQ2026-520. The closing date is 11:59pm on Friday, 26 June 2026. The contact person for the role is Dylan Smith, Acting Business Manager, who can be reached by phone on (07) 3244 0006 or by email at Dylan.Smith@tafeqld.edu.au.

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is the state’s largest and most established vocational education and training provider, with more than 140 years of experience delivering practical, industry-focused training. Its learning is offered on site, online, in workplaces, and on campus to help students and apprentices gain the skills needed to contribute to their communities, industries, and local economies. The organisation has also been recognised as the Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2023 Australian Training Awards.

Skills

The SkillsTech region values a collaborative culture and expects staff to demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork, and high performance. The guiding behaviours are gratitude, proactive collaboration, keeping commitments, and a solution-focused approach.