TAFE Teacher - Metal Fabrication (Gladstone Campus)

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2026), Full-Time, with possible extension and/or ongoing opportunity
• CQUniversity Gladstone
• Starting salary $107,697 pa (from $56.93/ hr) + 17% superannuation^

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.

Your opportunity to train the tradie

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication professional to deliver high-quality training in welding and fabrication (light and heavy) within the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.

We value real-world industry experience as a key strength in our teaching staff. You’ll bring your practical skills into the classroom and workshop, guiding students through real-world scenarios to help develop job-ready graduates. This includes delivering practical training, facilitating learning activities, assessing student competency, and providing mentoring and support throughout their training journey.

Whether you’re delivering hands-on training, leading classroom discussions, or mentoring apprentices, your expertise will make a lasting impact. This is your opportunity to take your career in a new direction while helping shape the future workforce of the engineering and fabrication industry.

Discover more about becoming a School of Trades Teacher for CQUniversity's here.  

Your week

CQUniversity operates under a structured Vocational Education and Training (VET) workload model that recognises both teaching time and the work done outside the classroom environment.

• 36.25 hrs/week (full-time) covering teaching, preparation, marking and student support.
• Teaching time is typically 22 hrs/week, with up to 25 hrs by agreement – no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
• Prep and marking are included in your paid hours – not done in your own time.
• Flexible start and finish times, planned around teaching needs, with flexibility supported where possible to accommodate personal, family and carer responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• A relevant trade qualification in Metal Fabrication, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122). (Desirable)
• Demonstrated current industry skills and experience directly relevant to welding and fabrication training delivery and assessment.
• Knowledge of the vocational education and training (VET) sector, with the ability to adapt to changing training requirements and industry needs.
• Ability to travel, if required, to support training delivery across CQUniversity campuses. Any travel would be infrequent and arranged in consultation with the Fabrication Team Leader.

Position Description

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

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 9 June 2026 

  
Job Requisition ID: 7379

Contact Details: 

Justin Woodrow

j.woodrow@cqu.edu.au

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.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

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.

^Progression to Senior VET Teacher (salary of $112,033 to $119,319) will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained.

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