TAFE Teacher - Auto Electrical

Ready to spark new careers and pass on your skills?

Join CQUniversity and train the next generation of auto electrical professionals through hands‑on, industry‑standard teaching on campus, in workplaces, and online.

Why Teaching?

• 2 Positions (Mackay and Emerald * with (Relocation support available)
• Permanent, full-time (36.25 hrs/week)
• No FIFO | No night shifts | No coal board medicals | No site inductions
• Starting salary $104,560 (from $55.27/ hr) + OT + 17% superannuation
• 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
• TAE40122 fully funded — and you’re paid while you complete it!

The role

Teaching into the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, you’ll guide students through practical, entry‑level automotive skills with a strong focus on safety and workshop competence. You’ll hold a minimum qualification in Automotive Electrical Technology, and dual‑trade candidates (e.g., Light Vehicle Mechanical) will be highly regarded.

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.

Your Week

• 36.25 hrs/week (full-time) including teaching, preparation, marking, student support and/or other required duties.
• Teaching time is typically 22 hrs/week, with up to 25 hrs/week by agreement (no more than 9 teaching hours in a day). Overtime may apply where you are formally required to teach above agreed hours.
• Preparation 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 auto-electrical trade qualification, such as a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or similar.
• Current hands-on industry experience in areas such as inspecting and diagnosing electrical systems across light vehicles, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, marine craft, outdoor power equipment, and basic automotive body repairs.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge, and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
• No teaching experience required—only a willingness to work in a structured setting with assessment, documentation and student support.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 1 March 2026

  
Job Requisition ID: 6243

Contact Details: 

Tim Robson

(07) 4980 4140

t.j.robson@cqu.edu.au 

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume.

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.

*Subsidised accommodation is available for roles based in Emerald, in accordance with CQU’s Emerald Housing guidelines.

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.

#TCH || #LI-AK1 || #LI-Onsite || Keywords:  Alternator Testing | Apprentice Mentor | Auto Electrical | Auto Electrician | Automotive Diagnostics | Automotive Electrician | Automotive Repairs | Automotive Servicing | Automotive Technician | Battery Systems | CAN Bus Systems | Competency-Based Training | Diagnostic Tools | Electrical Testing | Fault Diagnosis | Hands-On Training | Hybrid Vehicle Systems | Practical Training | RTO Trainer | Starter Motor Systems | Trades Training | Trade Instructor | Trainer and Assessor | Training Delivery | Vehicle Electronics | Vehicle Inspection | Vehicle Repair | Vehicle Systems | VET Teacher | Vocational Education | Workshop Safety | Workshop Supervisor | Wiring Repairs