TAFE Teacher - Early Childhood and Education Support

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2026), Full-Time
• School of Education and the Arts
• CQUniversity Mackay, Rockhampton or Gladstone
• Total Remuneration $108,939 to $123,737 pa (including salary of $92,055 to $104,560 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

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.

Working at CQUniversity

The School of Education and the Arts at CQUniversity is a dynamic hub of creativity, innovation, and academic excellence, where passionate educators and artists shape the future through transformative learning and industry-connected experiences.

We are seeking a TAFE Teacher – Early Education and Education Support who is passionate about shaping the future of education and supporting diverse learners. This role involves contributing to curriculum development, ensuring compliance with VET frameworks, and driving continuous improvement through quality assurance activities.

Committed to student success, community impact and professional excellence, you take the next step in your career and help us shape the next generation of skilled professionals!

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund) 
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Possession of a Certificate IV in Education Support or higher
• Possession of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or a Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education, or equivalent, or a qualification that enables registration as a secondary school teacher in any state or territory plus the Assessor Skill Set or VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership and self-management and an ability to accept, promote and manage change

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, Sunday, 18 January 2026

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Thursday, 25 December 2025, and will reopen Monday, 5 January 2026. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.  

Job Requisition ID: 6822

^Progression to Senior VET Teacher (salary of $108,770 to $115,844) will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained

Contact Details: 

Kelley Borg

(07) 4920 2456

k.borg@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.

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.

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