Plumbing Teacher - Cairns

Careers in Demand; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Careers in Demand Pty seeks an experienced plumbing educator to deliver practical workshops and classroom training in Cairns. You will assess student competency and provide feedback, prepare lessons, maintain records and contribute to training resources. Experience guiding apprentices and a TAE pathway are valued; relocation assistance may be available.

You’ll join a team dedicated to hands-on learning with emphasis on safe work practices and clear communication across diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Plumbing and current industry experience required.
• TAE or equivalent qualification preferred, or in progress.
• Ability to explain technical work clearly to learners with varying backgrounds.
• Strong digital literacy and numeracy supporting student records.
• Willingness to mentor apprentices and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical workshops and classroom training.
• Assess student competency and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare lessons, maintain student records and contribute to resources.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed in all teaching activities.
• Relocate to Cairns campus and participate in regional travel if required.

Skills

Explain technical work clearly

Engage diverse learners

Digital literacy

Numeracy

Student records handling

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

TAE qualification (completed or underway)

Current plumbing licence

Job description

Bring your plumbing experience to Cairns

Ready for your next move in plumbing education? Join an experienced Cairns team, with multiple permanent full time opportunities, timetables planned ahead and dedicated time for preparation and administration.

We’re keen to hear from experienced plumbing teachers who enjoy bringing the trade to life. We’re also open to licensed plumbers who have enjoyed guiding apprentices and are ready to make teaching their next career step.

A clear picture of your working week

Your weekly structure includes 21 teaching contact hours, 11 hours for administration and 4.25 hours of discretionary preparation time, which can be completed on or off campus. Timetables and planners are provided well in advance.

You’ll deliver practical workshop and classroom training, assess student competency and provide feedback that helps students improve. You’ll also prepare lessons, maintain student records and contribute to training resources, with safe work practices central to your teaching.

Cairns will be your home campus. Some regional travel may be required, with work travel, accommodation and meals covered.

What you’ll bring

• Certificate III in Plumbing, relevant current licences and recent industry experience
• Ideally, a recognised TAE qualification completed or currently underway
• The ability to explain technical work clearly and engage different learners
• Sound digital literacy and numeracy, and confidence completing student records
• A practical, approachable manner and willingness to work with the team

Already teaching or ready to make the move?

If you’re an experienced educator, bring your delivery and assessment skills, share your ideas and contribute to an established team.

If you’re moving from industry, experience mentoring apprentices or training colleagues is a valuable starting point. Applicants with their TAE completed or underway are preferred. A supported entry pathway may also be considered for the right tradesperson who hasn’t yet started.

Structured induction, mentoring and a dedicated educator support team will help you settle into the role and develop your teaching practice.

Thinking of relocating?

Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be available, subject to approval.

Make your next move