TAFE Teacher - Automotive Light

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• CQUniversity Rockhampton* (Relocation support available)
• Starting salary $107,697 pa (from $56.93/ hr) + 17% superannuation^
• 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
• TAE40122 fully funded - and you’re paid while you complete it!

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

Are you an industry professional ready to share your practical knowledge and help train the next generation of technicians? Deliver training within the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and help students develop the hands-on skills needed for success in the industry.

Bring your real-world experience into the classroom and workshop through practical training, mentoring apprentices, and guiding students through real industry scenarios. No teaching experience? No worries. If you’re passionate about your trade and enjoy mentoring others, we’ll support you to become a qualified trainer while you work.

Get paid to work and study

You’ll earn while completing the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, with full support from our team throughout the process.

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

Make the move to Regional Queensland

Relocate to the Rockhampton Region and embrace a city rich in history, with a beautiful riverfront, great dining, and easy access to the Capricorn Coast. Explore the stunning Keppel Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef, where pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters offer the perfect escape for snorkelling, diving, and relaxation. Plus, our relocation assistance will help make your move smooth and stress-free (and almost cost-free).

What you’ll need

• A minimum qualification in Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is required. Dual-trade candidates, particularly those with a qualification in Auto Electrical or another complementary trade, will be highly regarded.
• Current hands-on industry experience in areas such as electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, commissioning or industrial environments.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge, and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
• Previous teaching experience is not required, however you must be willing to work in a structured teaching environment that includes assessment, documentation and student support.

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, 21 June 2026

*A condition of employment for this role is relocation to the Rockhampton region (relocation support available). Please confirm your willingness to relocate in your application.

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

Job Requisition ID: 7378

Contact Details: 

Timothy Robson

(07) 4980 4140

t.j.robson@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.

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