Automotive Lecturer - Autorecruit

AUTOrecruit; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave entitlements

Subsidised housing

Relocation assistance

Regional allowances

Air-conditioning and utility support

Employer superannuation contributions

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Teaching qualifications and transition

Job summary

AUTOrecruit is recruiting Automotive Lecturers to teach across regional Western Australia, including Kimberley and Pilbara. Roles involve delivering practical and theoretical automotive training, mentoring students and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Experience from the automotive industry is highly valued, with opportunities in light and heavy vehicle trades. Some roles require travel to remote communities and multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on automotive industry experience.
• Current and relevant industry knowledge.
• Relevant trade qualifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality training outcomes.
• Willingness to travel throughout regional and remote locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical automotive training.
• Share real-world industry knowledge with apprentices and students.
• Mentor and support the next generation of automotive professionals.
• Conduct practical and theoretical assessments.
• Prepare training and learning materials.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of training programs.
• Help address skills shortages across regional Western Australia.
• Maintain strong safety, quality and industry standards.

Skills

Hands-on automotive experience

Industry knowledge

Strong communication

Current driver's licence

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

Automotive Lecturer – Regional Western Australia

Share Your Expertise. Shape the Next Generation.

Are you an experienced automotive professional looking for a career change where your industry knowledge can make a genuine difference?

Our client, a prominent vocational education provider in Western Australia, is seeking experienced Automotive Lecturers and industry professionals for teaching opportunities across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions.

Opportunities may be available across Broome, Kununurra, Karratha and South Hedland, with some positions involving travel between campuses and remote communities.

Whether your background is in light vehicles, heavy vehicles, mobile plant, automotive electrical or another automotive discipline, this is an opportunity to use your experience to help develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Why Make the Move into Teaching?

You don't need to leave your automotive career behind – you can use everything you've learned throughout it to build the careers of others.

As an Automotive Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver practical and theoretical automotive training
• Share real-world industry knowledge with apprentices and students
• Mentor and support the next generation of automotive professionals
• Conduct practical and theoretical assessments
• Prepare training and learning materials
• Contribute to the ongoing development of training programs
• Help address skills shortages across regional Western Australia
• Maintain strong safety, quality and industry standards

Never Taught Before? That's Okay.

Previous teaching experience is not essential.

Experienced automotive professionals looking to transition from industry into vocational education are encouraged to apply.

If you don't currently hold the required training and assessment qualification, support may be available to help you obtain it while transitioning into your teaching career.

What We're Looking For

We would like to hear from candidates with qualifications and experience in areas such as:

• Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Mobile Plant Technology
• Automotive Electrical Technology
• Automotive Air Conditioning
• Other relevant automotive trades and disciplines

You will also bring:

• Substantial hands‑on automotive industry experience
• Current and relevant industry knowledge
• Relevant trade qualifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in training, mentoring and developing others
• A commitment to safety and quality training outcomes
• Relevant licences, registrations and certifications
• A current driver's licence
• Willingness to travel throughout regional and remote locations when required

More Than Just a Career Change

Working in regional Western Australia offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding career with a completely different lifestyle.

Depending on the appointment and location, benefits may include:

• Generous paid leave entitlements
• Subsidised housing, subject to availability and eligibility
• Relocation assistance
• Regional and location-based allowances
• Air‑conditioning and utility assistance
• Employer superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Teaching qualifications and transition support
• Employee Assistance Program access
• Corporate uniform
• Additional cultural leave provisions for eligible employees

You'll also have the opportunity to experience the lifestyle regional WA is known for – shorter commutes, strong communities, spectacular natural environments and the chance to make a visible impact within local industries.

Ready to Take Your Automotive Career in a New Direction?

If you've spent years building your skills in the automotive industry and enjoy helping others learn, this could be the opportunity to turn that experience into a rewarding long‑term career.

No previous teaching experience? Don't let that stop you from applying.

Your industry experience matters – and your knowledge could help shape the workforce of tomorrow.

For further information please contact Kirra Cude 0480 004 950quoting Job Number AF8258. Resumes, enquiries and application can be forwarded by email to [e-mail].