Fitting & Machining Trainer — Funded Teaching Qualification

CQUniversity

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 108,000 - 119,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

Starting salary with 17% superannution

5.4 weeks annual leave

TAE40122 qualification funded

Job summary

CQUniversity Gladstone invites experienced trades professionals to become a VET Teacher in Fitting and Machining. You’ll mentor apprentices and deliver hands-on training in a structured environment, with full support for a teaching qualification.

No prior teaching required; the role emphasizes real industry experience and classroom/workshop delivery with assessment and student support.

Qualifications

Relevant trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
Current hands-on industry experience in mechanical trade work, including fitting, machining, equipment maintenance and safe workshop practices.
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.

Responsibilities

36.25 hrs/week (full-time) including teaching, preparation, marking, student support and/or other required duties.
Teaching time is typically 22 hrs/week.
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.