Teacher, Tafe Queensland

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland seeks a dedicated Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Teacher to support learners in language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills for further training, employment and community life. This temporary, part-time role (0.8FTE) will be based primarily in Bundaberg with potential duties at other campuses.

The position reports to the Educational Operations Manager and requires an undergraduate degree (3+ years), plus a specialist literacy or TESOL credential and recent

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (3+ years) is required.
• Evidence of professional development in vocational training and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Display teaching competence with a student-centred approach.
• Lead and manage teaching and learning across classroom, workplace, simulated and online environments.
• Design and implement assessment tools meeting industry standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for training quality.
• Maintain currency of skills and knowledge for industry and teaching.

Skills

Adult Literacy

TESOL

ESL teaching

Student-centred learning

Education

Undergraduate degree (3+ years)

TAE40122/TAE40116/TAE40110 Cert IV in Training and Assessment

TAE50122/TAE50111/TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

TAE50211/TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development

Secondary teaching qualification + TAESS or equivalent

Higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming lives through education? TAFE Queensland is seeking a dedicated Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Teacher to support learners in developing the language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills needed to succeed in further training, employment and community life. In this rewarding role, you will deliver engaging, student-centred learning experiences that empower diverse learners to build confidence, achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Working within a collaborative and innovative environment, you will contribute to high-quality education and training while helping strengthen local communities and workforce participation across the region.

This position reports to the relevant Educational Operations Manager.

This is a Temporary, Part-time (0.8FTE) opportunity available to 25 June 2026 unless otherwise determined. .

The position will be based primarily in Bundaberg however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key 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 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 established values of Safety First, Working Together, Focussing on Our Customer, Showing Initiative and Taking Responsibility.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will have the following key capabilities within the context of the key responsibilities outlined above:

• 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/Requirements

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree of at least three years’ duration awarded by an Australian University or tertiary institution, or its onshore or overseas equivalent, AND the following:

• A specialist Adult Literacy qualification or a recognised specialist TESOL qualification;
• At least 100 hours teaching Adult Literacy/Numeracy or English as a Second Language (ESL) in the last three years;
• 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;
• 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.

Additionally, to become a TAFE Teacher, applicants must possess one of the following training and assessing 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; or
• A 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.

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