Teacher, Nursing - Talent Pool

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No shift work

Improved work-life balance

School holiday leave

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

TAFE Queensland seeks dynamic Nursing Teachers to join our Health teaching team. You will deliver engaging VET nursing programs and support student success. The role emphasizes ongoing professional development, industry engagement and a collaborative environment.

With no shift work and regular weekday hours, this position offers work‑life balance and opportunities to shape the future nursing workforce across Queensland campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with current industry currency.
• One of the listed training and assessment credentials or a secondary teaching qualification with an assessor or delivery credential.
• Higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education approved by TAFE Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, outcome-focused VET nursing programs.
• Support students to develop skills, knowledge and confidence for healthcare careers.
• Build relationships with industry, schools, universities and VET providers.
• Maintain currency in nursing practice and teaching methodologies.
• Create inclusive learning environments promoting student success.
• Contribute to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Assist TAFE Queensland in achieving excellence in training and education.

Skills

Effective communication

Student mentoring

Digital literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Teaching/assessment credential (TAE… or equivalent)

Diploma/qualification in vocational education and training

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Online/Blended teaching tools

Job description

The Queensland VET provider, TAFE Queensland, has delivered industry‑relevant training for more than 140 years.

Nursing Teacher Opportunities

TAFE Queensland is seeking dynamic and innovative Nursing Teachers to join our Health teaching team. This role offers an inspiring career where you can share your expertise, support student success, and help shape the future of healthcare education while enjoying improved work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, outcome‑focused vocational education and training (VET) programs.
• Support students to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for successful careers in healthcare.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, schools, universities, TAFE campuses and other VET providers.
• Maintain currency in nursing practice, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies.
• Create supportive and inclusive learning environments that promote student success.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Help TAFE Queensland achieve its commitment to excellence in training and education.

A Career With TAFE Queensland Offers

• No shift work, night duty, weekend rosters or public holiday duties.
• Improved work‑life balance and predictable weekday hours.
• School holiday and annual leave benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• The chance to shape the future nursing workforce.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Mandatory Qualifications / Requirements

• Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Possession of one of the following training and assessment credentials:
• 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;
• A higher‑level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).
• Applicants must also demonstrate:
• Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided.
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that inform training and assessment practices.
• Ongoing professional development in vocational education, competency‑based training and assessment.

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

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Strong digital literacy skills across a range of technologies and learning platforms.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience delivering learning in online, blended, and face‑to‑face environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

How To Apply

If you’re interested in joining our team, apply via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.

• A detailed resume.
• A cover letter that outlines your skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria (maximum of 2 pages total).
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor).

Closing date: 4:00 PM, Friday 15 January 2027

Job Reference Number: TQ2026‑697

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