Teacher - Drafting

TAFE Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate discounts

Job summary

TAFE Queensland is seeking an experienced Drafting Teacher for Distance Learning Delivery at the Acacia Ridge campus. This is an on-site position aimed at delivering quality drafting training to students through flexible modes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong industry background, relevant qualifications, and a passion for supporting students in remote learning environments. Join TAFE Queensland and help shape the future of Australia’s engineering industries.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at the time of application.
• Demonstrated industry experience within the engineering sector.
• Experience delivering vocational education and training (VET) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assessment to students undertaking drafting qualifications.
• Monitor student engagement and provide timely feedback.
• Develop and review learning and assessment resources.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Digital communication

Industry experience

Student engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Drafting

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)

Job description

Are you ready to take your passion for precision engineering to the next level?

Do you have recent hands-on experience, recognised trade qualifications, and a genuine love for your craft?

Why not inspire the next generation of tradespeople by sharing your knowledge, skills, and real-world expertise?

As a TAFE Teacher, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Australia’s manufacturing and engineering industries. You’ll guide students through practical, real-world training in the workshop, classroom, online, and in the workplace.

Every day, you’ll see the impact of your teaching as students gain the technical expertise and confidence they need to thrive in their careers.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Drafting Teacher, Distance Learning Delivery to join our Engineering Educational Delivery team on a casual basis at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech.

This is an on-site position based at our Acacia Ridge campus. While students undertake their studies through distance and online delivery modes, the successful applicant will perform the role from the Acacia Ridge campus. This is not a remote working position.

Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or an accepted equivalent) at the time of application. This is a mandatory requirement, and applications from candidates who do not hold the required qualification cannot be considered.

The role is responsible for delivering high-quality training, assessment and ongoing support to students studying drafting qualifications through flexible and online delivery modes.

This opportunity would suit an experienced industry professional who is passionate about developing future drafting professionals and supporting students to progress successfully through distance education.

This position reports to the relevant Business Manager and Educational Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assessment from the Acacia Ridge campus to students undertaking drafting qualifications through distance and online delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with and provide support to students through:
  • telephone
  • Microsoft Teams
  • other online learning platforms.
• Monitor student engagement and progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Develop, review and update learning and assessment resources, where required, to support effective student learning.
• Ensure training and assessment practices comply with relevant regulatory, organisational and industry requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the drafting and engineering training area.

Benefits of working with us

• 12.75% employer superannuation contributions and salary packaging options
• Relocation assistance (financial support may be available)
• Professional development and study assistance, including support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
• Wellbeing and social responsibility programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling and support
• Corporate discounts on private health insurance, technology (Apple, Dell, Lenovo), fitness programs (Fitness Passport), and other retail offers
• Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support
• Recognition and reward programs, including annual awards and years-of-service milestones
• Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies

Mandatory Requirements

• A Certificate IV in Drafting as a minimum qualification.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Demonstrated industry experience within the engineering sector, including practical drafting knowledge and application.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students in a remote learning environment.
• Experience using digital communication and collaboration platforms
• The ability to work independently while managing student engagement and progression.

Highly Desirable

• Diploma Technical or equivalent technical qualification.
• Advanced Diploma qualification in an engineering, drafting or related technical discipline.
• Previous experience delivering vocational education and training (VET).
• Experience developing learning resources, assessment materials and online learning content.

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-831

For any questions about the role, please contact:

Jason Carr
Business Manager
Phone : [phone]***
Email: **********@tafeqld.edu.au

People & Culture
Phone: [phone]***
Email: ************@tafeqld.edu.au

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training 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. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on‑site, online, in the workplace, or on‑campus 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 closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

In TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following agreed behaviours in all the at we do: