Teacher - Electrical

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland is seeking a dedicated Teacher to develop and deliver quality learning and assessment for a diverse student cohort. This role reports to the Business Manager Building and Industries and is based primarily in Cairns with potential work at other campuses.

The ideal applicant will hold mandatory qualifications, current industry currency, and a commitment to innovative, technology-enabled learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of national training packages and accredited courses to support competency development.
• Best practice in management of teaching and learning activities with flexible, tech-enabled learning options.
• Initiative, self-management, teamwork and change management with strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional development to keep skills current with educational technologies and LMS.
• Knowledge of safe, equitable and anti-discriminatory work practices.

Responsibilities

• Display teaching competence and a commitment to a student-centred approach.
• Lead and manage effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments with a focus on student engagement, progression and success.
• Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques, options and products which are responsive to various student cohorts, including commencing students and those with priority needs.
• Design, develop and implement assessment tools and processes that meet industry skills standards (i.e. endorsed components from National Training Packages).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality of training and assessment provided to students.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, client groups and staff by participating in team meetings, industry reference groups, student events and forums, inviting feedback and engaging in reflection.
• Ensure that students adopt and practise accepted safety procedures and sustainability in the learning and assessment environment.
• Contribute to planning, design, development, implementation and review of educational programs.
• Participate in relevant professional learning activities to develop and maintain currency of personal and professional skills, knowledge and attitudes for both industry and learning, teaching and assessment.
• Undertake general administration duties including monitoring of student attendance and progression, facilitating access to educational support and providing effective feedback and advice.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.

Skills

National training packages knowledge

Interpersonal communication skills

Initiative

Self-management

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Educational technologies

Learning Management Systems

Education

UEE30820 Cert III Electrotechnology

UEE31225 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set

TAESS00011 Assessor Skills Set

Job description

About TAFE QueenslandTAFE 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 OpportunityAs a TAFE Teacher, you will contribute to developing and delivering quality learning, teaching and assessment to a wide range of students through:Outcome focussed vocational education and training (VET) programs.Linking with industry, schools, universities, communities, other TAFE and VET providers.Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies.Working in an environment of ongoing change and continuous improvement.This position reports to the Business ManagerThis is a Temporary, Full-Time opportunity, for 12 months unless otherwise determined.The position will be based primarily at Cairns however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.Key ResponsibilitiesDisplay teaching competence and a commitment to a student-centred approach.Lead and manage effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments with a focus on student engagement, progression and success.Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques, options and products which are responsive to various student cohorts, including commencing students and those with priority needs.Design, develop and implement assessment tools and processes that meet industry skills standards (i.e. endorsed components from National Training Packages).Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality of training and assessment provided to students.Develop effective working relationships with students, client groups and staff by participating in team meetings, industry reference groups, student events and forums, inviting feedback and engaging in reflection.Ensure that students adopt and practise accepted safety procedures and sustainability in the learning and assessment environment.Contribute to planning, design, development, implementation and review of educational programs.Participate in relevant professional learning activities to develop and maintain currency of personal and professional skills, knowledge and attitudes for both industry and learning, teaching and assessment.Undertake general administration duties including monitoring of student attendance and progression, facilitating access to educational support and providing effective feedback and advice.Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.How you will be assessedThe ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:Possess skills and knowledge of national training packages and accredited courses to support competency development and the ability to respond positively to industry and individual needs.Demonstrate capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities including the development of industry relevant, flexible, innovative, technology enhanced learning options, training products and solutions.Demonstrate capacity for initiative, self-management, teamwork and sustainable practice, with the ability to accept, promote and manage change through the use of well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrate commitment to self-development with the focus on maintaining skills contemporary industry and teaching practices and the use of educational technologies and Learning Management Systems to support learning.Possess sound knowledge of safe, equitable and anti-discriminatory work practices and demonstrate ability to be flexible, inclusive, responsive and deliver quality student experience.Mandatory Qualifications/Requirementsa. Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed;UEE30820 - Cert III Electrotechnology; and/orUEE31225 - Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control; andb. Possession of one of the following training and assessment credentials:TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; orTAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; orTAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; orTAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor; orTAE50111 TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; orTAE50211 or TAE50216 - Diploma of Training Design and Development; orA secondary teaching qualification and one of the following credentials:i. TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; orii. TAESS00011 or TAESS00019 Assessor Skills Set or its successor; orHigher level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland); andc. Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;d. Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;e. Evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment.Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.Highly Desirable RequirementsHigh level of digital literacy skills across various platforms (online Learning Management Systems).How to applyIf you're interested in this role, click the 'Apply' button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:A detailed resume;A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the 'How you will be assessed' criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); andThe contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)Closing date: 6 September 2026Job Reference Number: TQ2026-805For further information, please contact:Contact name: Katelyn TreeRole: Business Manager Building and IndustriesEmail: [e-mail] work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.