Fitting & Machining VET Instructor (Fully Funded)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Fully funded TAE40122 qualification

5.4 weeks annual leave + Christmas/New

Superannuation 17%

Job summary

CQUniversity Gladstone invites experienced tradespeople to transition into teaching. If you’re a fitter or machinist, bring your hands-on expertise into the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, delivering practical training in workshop and classroom settings.

No teaching experience required; CQUniversity funds your TAE40122 qualification and supports you as you mentor apprentices, with relocation support available and a competitive starting salary plus 17% super.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
• Current hands-on industry experience in mechanical trade work, including fitting and machining.
• Willingness to mentor apprentices in workshop and classroom.
• No teaching experience required – willing to work in a structured setting with assessment, documentation and student support.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor in a structured setting with assessment and student support.
• Deliver hands-on training in workshop and classroom settings.
• Prepare and mark student work as part of paid hours.
• Coordinate with apprentices to ensure learning outcomes.

Skills

Hands-on trade exp

Mentoring apprentices

Workshop teaching

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Job description

CQUniversity Gladstone invites experienced tradespeople to transition into teaching. If you’re a fitter or machinist, bring your hands-on expertise into the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, delivering practical training in workshop and classroom settings.

No teaching experience required; CQUniversity funds your TAE40122 qualification and supports you as you mentor apprentices, with relocation support available and a competitive starting salary plus 17% super.