Maritime Educator - Real-World Training

QLD Public School Jobs - QED Jobs; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland is seeking Maritime Educators to join a flexible talent pool serving Cairns and Townsville regions. Educators may teach Maritime Operations, Seamanship, Leadership, and Technical training, under PMTS. The role emphasizes real-world seafaring context and strong instructional skills.

We welcome experienced maritime professionals who can mentor learners, uphold safety standards, and adapt to diverse delivery environments within a dynamic public-training setting.

Qualifications

• Operational experience in navigation or bridge watchkeeping.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong knowledge of COLREGS, bridge procedures, and maritime safety.
• Excellent communication and instructional ability.
• Ability to work in a structured training environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training across maritime disciplines as part of PMTS.
• Teach Maritime Operations, Seamanship, Leadership, or Technical training as assigned.
• Provide real-world context and assess competency of learners.

Skills

Operational experience

Leadership

COLREGS & bridge procedures

Maritime safety knowledge

Communication & instruction

Structured training environment

Education

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Diploma of Vocational Education & Training

Secondary teaching qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

TAFE Queensland is seeking Maritime Educators to join a flexible talent pool serving Cairns and Townsville regions. Educators may teach Maritime Operations, Seamanship, Leadership, and Technical training, under PMTS. The role emphasizes real-world seafaring context and strong instructional skills.

We welcome experienced maritime professionals who can mentor learners, uphold safety standards, and adapt to diverse delivery environments within a dynamic public-training setting.