TAFE Teacher - Plumbing

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

Paid Christmas/New Year break

10 days personal/sick leave

5 days carer's leave

7.25 hours engaged service leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Relocation support

Job summary

CQUniversity invites experienced plumbing professionals to become a Plumbing TAFE Teacher in Mackay. You will pass on industry knowledge, mentor apprentices, and teach the Certificate III in Plumbing through hands-on workshops and theory aligned with industry needs.

Relocation support is available. The role emphasizes structured teaching, assessment, and student support within CQUniversity's School of Trades, with a typical full-time workload and generous superannuation.

Qualifications

• A relevant plumbing trade qualification (Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent), including a current gas work licence/qualification.
• Current, demonstrated industry experience in plumbing.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices and sharing your knowledge.
• Willingness to work in a structured teaching environment, including assessment, documentation, student support, as well as in a workshop.
• Willingness to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122).

Responsibilities

• Teach into the Certificate III in Plumbing with practical workshop training and industry-focused learning.
• Mentor and support apprentices to develop trade skills and competency.
• Contribute to assessment, documentation and student support activities.
• Operate within a structured VET workload model and align with teaching needs.

Skills

Plumbing qualification

Industry experience

Mentoring apprentices

TAE40122 readiness

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

Gas work licence/qualification

TAE40122 Certificate IV readiness

Job description

• Continuing, Full-Time
• CQUniversity Mackay (Relocation support available)
• Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.93/ hr) + 17% superannuation
• No teaching experience required
• 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

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced plumbing professional to pass on their skills and industry knowledge. Become a Plumbing TAFE Teacher and mentor, guide and influence the next generation of plumbers.

Whether you're currently on the tools, leading crews, supervising projects or running your own business, this opportunity offers a rewarding career change where you can help shape the future of the trade while enjoying the benefits of a teaching career.

You'll teach into the Certificate III in Plumbing and support students learning all aspects of the trade through a combination of practical workshop training and industry-focused learning.

Discover more about becoming a teacher within the School of Trades at CQUniversity here.

Your week

CQUniversity operates under a structured Vocational Education and Training (VET) workload model that recognises both teaching time and the work undertaken 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 (overtime) - no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
• Prep and marking are included in your paid hours - not taken home.
• Flexible start and finish times, planned around teaching needs, with flexibility supported where possible to accommodate personal, family and carer responsibilities.

What You'll Need

• A relevant plumbing trade qualification (Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent), including a current gas work licence/qualification.
• Current, demonstrated industry experience in plumbing.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices and sharing your knowledge.
• Willingness to work in a structured teaching environment, including assessment, documentation, student support, as well as in a workshop.
• Willingness to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122).

Make the move to Regional Queensland

Relocate to the Mackay Region and enjoy the perfect mix of city convenience and coastal living, with beautiful beaches, great dining and easy access to the Whitsundays. Explore nearby islands and the Great Barrier Reef, where pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect escape for snorkelling, diving, and relaxation. Plus, relocation assistance is available to help make your move smoother and more affordable.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Description

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

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.

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.

Applications Close:

11:59pm, Sunday, 29 November 2026