Fitting & Machining Trainer — Teach & Mentor Future Trades

CQUniversity; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

Fully funded TAE40122 qualification

Job summary

CQUniversity is recruiting a VET Teacher – Fitting and Machining to lead the delivery of hands-on training in our engineering workshops. You’ll translate industry expertise into practical teaching for apprentices in a structured classroom and workshop setting.

No prior teaching experience is required; the university provides a fully funded TAE40122 qualification and supports you while employed, with a focus on student success and industry readiness.

Qualifications

• Current hands-on industry experience in mechanical trade work, including fitting, machining, equipment maintenance and safe workshop practices.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing knowledge and guiding learners in workshop and classroom settings.
• No teaching experience required – willingness to work in a structured setting with assessment, documentation and student support.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom and workshop settings for the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
• Deliver hands-on training and assess apprentices alongside supervising staff.
• Mentor apprentices and share practical industry knowledge to prepare learners for work.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical trade experience

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Job description

CQUniversity is recruiting a VET Teacher – Fitting and Machining to lead the delivery of hands-on training in our engineering workshops. You’ll translate industry expertise into practical teaching for apprentices in a structured classroom and workshop setting.

No prior teaching experience is required; the university provides a fully funded TAE40122 qualification and supports you while employed, with a focus on student success and industry readiness.