Maritime Trainer: Teach the Next Generation of Mariners

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland is seeking an experienced Maritime Teacher to translate sea-time into ashore education, guiding the next generation of mariners who will operate, navigate and protect vessels in real-world conditions.

You'll deliver practical training in marine engineering disciplines, emphasising safety, regulatory compliance, leadership and emergency response. A pathway to professional accreditation and ongoing development opportunities awaits in this role.

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications and regulatory competencies listed in the ad.
• Valid marine engineering and near-coastal certification where applicable.
• Credentials in training and assessment aligned to VET delivery.
• Secondary teaching qualification or higher VET education credential.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical and real-world marine engineering concepts ashore.
• Assess and ensure safe seamanship and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor students toward professional mariner pathways and safety culture.
• Maintain currency with vocational training standards and industry practice.

Skills

Maritime experience

Leadership

Emergency response

Digital literacy

Education

MAR50120 - Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal)

AMSA Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal certificate

TAE40122/TAE40116/TAE40110/TAE50122/TAE50111/TAE50211/TAE50216 Certificates IV/VET

TAE Delivered to School/Teacher Enhancement Skill Set TAESS00024

Assessor Skills Set TAESS00011/TAESS00019

Higher level qualification in adult or vocational education

Job description

TAFE Queensland is seeking an experienced Maritime Teacher to translate sea-time into ashore education, guiding the next generation of mariners who will operate, navigate and protect vessels in real-world conditions.

You'll deliver practical training in marine engineering disciplines, emphasising safety, regulatory compliance, leadership and emergency response. A pathway to professional accreditation and ongoing development opportunities awaits in this role.