Teacher, Plumbing

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland currently seeks a motivated TAFE Teacher to deliver plumbing-related VET programs and assessments across Nambour and Sunshine Coast venues. The role requires current CPC32420 Plumbing skills and appropriate training credentials to support industry-standard delivery.

You will design blended learning, monitor student progress and contribute to program quality and safety standards while collaborating with industry, schools and communities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of national training packages and endorsed courses for industry competency.
• Experience in developing flexible and technology-enhanced learning options.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Ability to work in inclusive and diverse student cohorts.
• Evidence of vocational training, learning and assessment currency.

Responsibilities

• Display teaching competence and student-centred approach.
• Lead and manage teaching across classroom, workplace, simulated and online environments.
• Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques for diverse cohorts.
• Design, develop and implement assessment tools aligned with National Training Packages.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance training and assessment quality.
• Develop relationships with students, client groups and staff through meetings and forums.
• Ensure safety and sustainability in learning and assessment environments.
• Contribute to planning, design, development, implementation and review of educational programs.
• Undertake administrative duties including attendance and progression monitoring and feedback.

Skills

National training packages knowledge

Industry currency in vocational培训

Interpersonal communication skills

Teamwork

Self-management

Digital literacy

Education

CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development

Secondary teaching qualification with TAESS00024/TAESS00011/TAESS00019

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About TAFE QueenslandTAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values, we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland's reputation as a leading provider of high-quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work.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 Educational Operations Manager.This is a Temporary, Full-Time opportunity, for 11 months, unless otherwise determined.The position will be based across Nambour and also the Sunshine Coast Trade Training Centre, 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 assessedWithin the context of the role description above, the 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/RequirementsApplicants must possess CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing, or equivalent, and the following:current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided; andevidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment.Additionally, to become a TAFE Teacher, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; 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 or TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; orTAE50211 or TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development; orA secondary teaching qualification and one (1) of the following credentials:TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; orTAESS00011 or TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; orA higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.Working with Children Check (Blue Card)Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being issued with a Blue Card. For further information, please access the Public Safety Business Agency's Blue Card Services: http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/.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: 4:00PM, Friday, 30 October 2026Job Reference Number: TQ2026-1022For further information, please contact: [e-mail] work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.