Teacher/ Associate Teacher - Automotive (Light Vehicle)

TasTAFE; Launceston; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TasTAFE is seeking an enthusiastic automotive professional to join our Alanvale campus team in Launceston as a hands‑on trainer. You will translate industry practice into practical learning, deliver engaging sessions and mentor apprentices to build confidence and skills.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical) with current industry experience and strong communication skills. A commitment to ongoing learning, inclusive teaching, and strong administrative skills is

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical) and current automotive industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical expertise in light vehicle mechanics.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into engaging, practical learning experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and industry stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in supporting, mentoring and developing others.
• Good organisational, administrative and digital skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping up to date with developments in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver engaging, practical automotive training that reflects current industry practices and standards.
• Support and inspire apprentices to develop their technical skills, knowledge and confidence.
• Create positive and inclusive learning environments that encourage participation and learner success.
• Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback and support students to achieve their training goals.
• Maintain strong connections with industry to ensure training remains relevant and aligned with workforce needs.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and learner records, using relevant administrative and digital systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry stakeholders to continually improve the quality of training and learner outcomes.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Strong communication

Mentoring/teaching mindset

Digital literacy

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

About Us

As Tasmania's publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state's economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.

TasTAFE aspires to be a place of innovation, creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.

The Role

Based at our Alanvale campus in Launceston, this is an exciting opportunity to turn your automotive industry experience into a rewarding teaching career.

You will play an important role in developing the next generation of light vehicle mechanics, sharing your practical knowledge and industry expertise to deliver engaging, hands‑on training that prepares apprentices for successful careers.

Working alongside a supportive team, you will bring your industry experience into the classroom and workshop, helping learners build the technical skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

Whether you are an experienced trainer or an automotive professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

On any given day, you will:

• Plan, develop and deliver engaging, practical automotive training that reflects current industry practices and standards.
• Support and inspire apprentices to develop their technical skills, knowledge and confidence.
• Create positive and inclusive learning environments that encourage participation and learner success.
• Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback and support students to achieve their training goals.
• Maintain strong connections with industry to ensure training remains relevant and aligned with workforce needs.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and learner records, using relevant administrative and digital systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry stakeholders to continually improve the quality of training and learner outcomes.

What you will bring

You will be an enthusiastic automotive professional who is passionate about sharing your knowledge and supporting others to develop their skills. You will bring practical industry experience, a willingness to learn and the ability to engage with learners from diverse backgrounds.

• Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical) and current automotive industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical expertise in light vehicle mechanics.
• The ability to translate technical concepts into engaging, practical and hands‑on learning experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and industry stakeholders.
• A genuine interest in supporting, mentoring and developing others.
• Good organisational, administrative and digital skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A commitment to continuous learning and keeping up to date with developments in the automotive industry.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical).
• Current industry experience in automotive mechanics.

Desirable Requirements

The following would be highly regarded:

• Previous experience in teaching, training, coaching or mentoring.
• Experience delivering practical automotive training or supporting apprentices in an industry setting.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

A current Working with Vulnerable People registration is required, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Australian permanent residency, or possession of a valid visa with work entitlement in Australia.

You do not need to be an experienced teacher to apply. TasTAFE supports educators and industry practitioners at all levels.

We can also discuss opportunities to obtain your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.

Join TasTAFE

Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection.

Applications for this role close at 11:55pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026

TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.

We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.

TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.