TAFE Teacher - Auto Heavy (Diesel Fitting)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

5.4 weeks annual leave

Paid Christmas/New Year break

17% superannuation

Fully funded TAE40122 qualification

Job summary

CQUniversity in Rockhampton seeks an experienced trades professional to join as a permanent, full-time VET teacher. You will deliver hands-on training and assessment to apprentices, drawing on your industry experience to bring the trade to life in workshops and classroom settings.

Ideal candidates have a relevant automotive heavy-vehicle qualification and real-world diagnostics, with funded support for a teaching qualification. A permanent role with 5.4 weeks annual leave and 17% super awaits.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in automotive heavy vehicle, mobile plant and diesel engine technology.
• Hands-on industry experience in maintenance, diagnostics and repair of heavy vehicles and mobile plant.
• Interest in mentoring apprentices and guiding learners in workshop and classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training and assessment to apprentices.
• Conduct practical workshops and industry-focused learning.
• Mentor apprentices in workshop and classroom settings.
• Assist with assessment documentation and student support.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Qualification in automotive heavy vehicle tech

Job description

• Permanent, Full-Time
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
• Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.94/ hr) + 17% superannuation
• 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
• TAE40122 fully funded - and you’re paid while you complete it!

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

You've Built The Skills. Now Pass Them On.

If you've spent years on the tools, solving problems and building the practical skills that only come from industry experience, your next career move could be teaching the next generation to do the same.

At CQUniversity, you can stay connected to your trade while using your experience in a new and rewarding way. If you're an experienced Diesel fitter or Auto Heavy Professional looking for a fresh challenge, this is your opportunity to share your knowledge with the next generation of industry professionals. You'll deliver hands-on training and assessment to apprentices, drawing on your real-world experience to bring the trade to life. Through practical workshops and industry-focused learning, you'll help students develop the skills, confidence and capabilities they need to succeed in the workforce.

No teaching experience? No worries.

We value your real-world industry experience. We'll provide a fully funded TAE40122 qualification and support you every step of the way while you're employed and earning.

Why make the move into teaching?

• Stay connected to your trade and put years of industry experience to use in a new way.
• Earn while you learn, with your TAE40122 fully funded while you're employed.
• Enjoy 5.4 weeks annual leave, plus the University's paid Christmas/New Year closure.
• Build a long-term career with a permanent position and 17% superannuation.
• Pass on what you know and help shape the next generation of skilled tradies.

Your week

Your full-time workload is structured to recognise both your time teaching and the work that happens outside the classroom.

• 36.25 hrs/week (full-time) covering teaching, preparation, marking and student support.
• Teaching time is typically 22 hrs/week, with up to 25 hrs by agreement – no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
• Prep and marking are included as part of your paid workload – not additional unpaid work on top of your allocated hours.
• Flexible start and finish times, planned around teaching needs, with flexibility supported where possible to accommodate personal, family and carer responsibilities.

Make the move to Regional Queensland

Rockhampton is a vibrant regional hub that delivers an exceptional lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy a welcoming community, affordable living, excellent local amenities and a range of outdoor activities, with the beaches of the Capricorn Coast. and Yeppoon only a short 30-minute drive away. From weekend escapes to the Southern Great Barrier Reef to a relaxed coastal lifestyle, Central Queensland offers the perfect balance of work and leisure.

What You'll Need

• Possession of a relevant qualification in automotive heavy vehicle, mobile plant and diesel engine technology, diesel fitting engineering or similar. Dual-trade candidates, particularly those with an Auto Electrical or another complementary trade, will be highly regarded.
• Current hands-on industry knowledge and experience in the maintenance, diagnostics, fault finding, repair, testing and commissioning of heavy vehicles and mobile plant, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and associated electrical and electronic control systems.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
• A positive can-do attitude with the ability to be a team player.
• No teaching experience required – only a willingness to work in a structured setting with assessment, documentation and student support.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. The University may commence shortlisting and interviewing suitable candidates prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Saturday, 7 November 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7702

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

^Progression to Senior VET Teacher (salary of $112,033 to $119,319) will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained