Fitting & Machining Trades Instructor (VET)

CQUniversity Australia; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

TAE40122 funded

Salary progression

Job summary

CQUniversity Australia is seeking a VET Teacher in Fitting and Machining to transition skilled tradespeople into teaching roles. You will deliver hands-on training in mechanical trades and guide apprentices both in workshop and classroom settings, supported by a funded teaching qualification.

No prior teaching experience is required; we value industry expertise and will support you through the TAE40122 qualification while employed.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified with hands-on mechanical experience.
• Interest in mentoring apprentices and training learners.
• No teaching experience required—willingness to work in a structured setting with assessment and student support.

Responsibilities

• Teach, prepare, mark and support students across workshops and classrooms.
• Coordinate assessment and provide student support within the VET framework.

Skills

Mentoring apprentices

Hands-on experience

Teaching readiness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Job description

CQUniversity Australia is seeking a VET Teacher in Fitting and Machining to transition skilled tradespeople into teaching roles. You will deliver hands-on training in mechanical trades and guide apprentices both in workshop and classroom settings, supported by a funded teaching qualification.

No prior teaching experience is required; we value industry expertise and will support you through the TAE40122 qualification while employed.