TALENT POOL - Teacher, Engineering and Automotive

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracts

Work life balance

Professional development

Job summary

TAFE Queensland North (TQN) is establishing a pre-qualified Educator Talent Pool to support delivery in the Townsville region for certificates in Process Plant Operations and Process Plant Technology. The pool enables continuous recruitment and Expression of Interest to identify educators ready to step into training when needs arise.

Applicants should have demonstrated vocational competency in Engineering and Automotive, current training and assessment qualifications (e.g., TAE40122), and proven

Qualifications

• Demonstrated vocational competency in Engineering and Automotive.
• Current training and assessment qualifications (e.g. TAE40122).
• Proven industry currency in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Casual or temporary teaching engagements to support delivery.
• Backfill of teaching and program delivery as required.
• Assist with surge delivery demands to meet fluctuating training needs.

Skills

Engineering

Automotive

Industry currency

TAE qualifications

Education

TAE40122

Job description

Do you have a passion for and expertise in Engineering and Automotive? We may have an opportunity for an Educator to join our Team

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

TAFE Queensland North (TQN) is seeking to establish a pre-qualified Educator Talent Pool to support delivery in the Townsville region of

• PMA30120 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
• PMA40116 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology

This initiative will introduce a continuous recruitment or periodic Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify and maintain a pool of skilled educators who are ready to step into training delivery as needs arise.

Candidates within the talent pool will be pre-assessed against the following requirements:

• Demonstrated vocational competency in Engineering and Automotive (as above)
• Current training and assessment qualifications (e.g. TAE40122)
• Proven industry currency

Successful Applicants Will Have The Opportunity To Contribute Through

• Casual or temporary teaching engagements
• Supporting backfill requirements
• Assisting with surge delivery demands to meet fluctuating training needs

This Approach Supports TQN’s Workforce Planning Priorities By Proactively Addressing Regional Skill Shortages In The Townsville Region. It Aligns With Broader Workforce Strategies Focused On

• Addressing industry skill gaps
• Strengthening regional workforce capability
• Improving responsiveness to employer and industry needs

By joining the talent pool, you will play a key role in building local capability and supporting the future of the Engineering and Automotive industry in North Queensland.

This is your opportunity to share your expertise and mentor Engineering and Automotive professionals in a dynamic and enjoyable training environment.

As a Key Member Of The Teaching And Delivery Team, You Will Contribute To Developing And Delivering Quality Learning Services To a Wide Range Of Clients Through

• Outcome focused vocational education and training (VET) programs;
• Linking with industry, schools, universities, other TAFE and VET providers;
• Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies;
• Working in an environment of change and continuous improvement; and
• Making Great Happen!

TAFE Queensland regularly has vacancies (short and long term) for educators in various qualification delivery areas. This talent pool will be open up to 31 December 2026 and is for opportunities as they become available.

Why Join Us?

• Work Life Balance
• Flexible contract arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape future Engineering and Automotive leaders.
• Supportive team environment with professional development options.

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided if invited to an interview.