Teacher - Nursing

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks recreation leave (accrued)

Five weeks non-attendance time

Overtime arrangements with generouspay

Flexible work options

Private health plans and discounts

Free car parking

Job summary

TAFE Queensland is seeking a TAFE Teacher, Nursing, based at Toowoomba Campus, with duties across classroom, online, and workplace settings. You will impart extensive nursing industry knowledge to students and support their work-ready learning.

The role emphasizes achieving currency, completing mandatory qualifications, and delivering high-quality vocational education with flexible work arrangements. Closing date shown, in 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current industry skills relevant to training being provided.
• TAE40122/TAE40116/TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Diploma in Vocational Education and Training or equivalents.
• Secondary teaching qualification with one of the specified credentials or higher-level VET qualification.
• Current knowledge and currency in vocational training, learning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing education in classrooms, online, and workplace settings.
• Share extensive industry knowledge to prepare students for practical careers.
• Support currency and competency through professional development and assessment.
• Collaborate with Educational Team Leader and other staff to optimise teaching.

Skills

Industry currency

Digital literacy

Clinical teaching

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

TAE40122/DAE Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Secondary teaching qualification + credentials

Job description

TAFE Queensland is an organisation that puts our customers - students, employers, communities - at the centre of everything we do.

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

Are you looking for a career that is challenging but also rewarding? Do you have a passion for your industry, recent industry experience and industry qualifications? Have you considered sharing your knowledge and skills with future industry experts?

As a TAFE Teacher you will have the opportunity to impart your extensive industry knowledge and experience to students using a variety of delivery methods including in the classroom, online, and workplace. You will also enjoy the satisfaction of giving students from diverse backgrounds the skills they need to succeed at work and in their future.

The Role

We have an exciting role available as a Teacher, Nursing, primarily based at TAFE Queensland’s

Toowoomba

Campus. However, you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

As a TAFE Teacher you have the opportunity to influence the careers of future industry persons by sharing your extensive industry knowledge to students in a classroom or other educational setting. Learn more about Careers at TAFE Queensland - Staff & Careers | TAFE Queensland .

This position is available on a temporary part-time basis (0.5 FTE) from 11 January 2027 to 17 December 2027, unless otherwise determined, and reports to the Educational Team Leader.

Salary

The salary range for a TAFE Teacher is $48,669 - $63,801 (gross) per annum, depending on educational qualifications held and teaching experience.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)
• Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation
• Paid overtime arrangements may be available, according to operational requirements, with generous compensation
• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available
• Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
• Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)
• Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options
• Employee discounts related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance.
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
• Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies
• Free car parking

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must possess Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, and the following:

• Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and
• TAE40122 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; or
• TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
• TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
• TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor; or
• TAE50111 or TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or
• TAE50211 or TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development; or
• A secondary teaching qualification and one (1) of the following credentials:
• TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; or
• TAESS00011 or TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
• Higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;
• 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; and
• current AHPRA Registration; and
• current Queensland Driver’s Licence.

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

Highly Desirable Requirements

Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:

• High level of digital literacy skills across various platforms (online Learning Management Systems);
• Industry currency – experience in clinical role (minimum 5 years);
• Experience with clinical teaching.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 30 November 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-1143

Contact

Amanda Petersen

Educational Team Leader

Email: ***email_hidden***

Occupational group

Education & Training