TAFE Teacher - Automotive Light

CQUniversity; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 96,927 - 118,466; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

Paid Christmas/New Year break

Relocation support

Fully funded training while employed

Job summary

CQUniversity is looking for an industry professional to join as a trainer for the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. You'll leverage your practical knowledge to guide students and apprentices while earning a salary during your professional development.

The position involves teaching, preparation, and student support, with structured hours that respect personal commitments. Relocation assistance is provided if needed, making this an excellent opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology required.
• Current hands-on industry experience in relevant areas such as maintenance or fault finding.
• Interest in mentoring apprentices and guiding learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training within the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Support students through real industry scenarios and practical training.
• Execute teaching duties as part of a structured VET workload model.

Skills

Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Mentoring apprentices

Hands-on industry experience

Education

TAE40122 qualification

Job description

• CQUniversity Rockhampton* (Relocation support available)
• Starting salary $107,697 pa (from $56.93/ 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.

Your opportunity to train the tradie

Are you an industry professional ready to share your practical knowledge and help train the next generation of technicians? Deliver training within the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and help students develop the hands‑on skills needed for success in the industry.

Bring your real‑world experience into the classroom and workshop through practical training, mentoring apprentices, and guiding students through real industry scenarios. No teaching experience? No worries. If you’re passionate about your trade and enjoy mentoring others, we’ll support you to become a qualified trainer while you work.

Get paid to work and study

You’ll earn while completing the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, with full support from our team throughout the process.

Discover more about becoming a Teacher for CQUniversity’s School of Trades here.

Your week

CQUniversity operates under a structured Vocational Education and Training (VET) workload model that recognises both teaching time and the work done outside the classroom environment.

• 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 in your paid hours – not done in your own time.
• 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

Relocate to the Rockhampton Region and embrace a city rich in history, with a beautiful riverfront, great dining, and easy access to the Capricorn Coast. Explore the stunning Keppel Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef, where pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal‑clear waters offer the perfect escape for snorkelling, diving, and relaxation. Plus, our relocation assistance will help make your move smooth and stress‑free (and almost cost‑free).

What You’ll Need

• A minimum qualification in Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is required. Dual‑trade candidates, particularly those with a qualification in Auto Electrical or another complementary trade, will be highly regarded.
• Current hands‑on industry experience in areas such as electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, commissioning or industrial environments.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge, and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
• Previous teaching experience is not required, however you must be willing to work in a structured teaching environment that includes assessment, documentation and student support.

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

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.