Trades Pro to Educator: Fitting & Machining

CQUniversity; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

TAE40122 funding

Annual leave

17% superannuation

Job summary

CQUniversity Gladstone invites applications from experienced fitters and machinists for a VET teaching role in the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. No prior teaching experience is required; a fully funded TAE40122 qualification will be provided while you are employed, and you’ll train apprentices in workshop and classroom settings.

Your week includes 36.25 hours of work with 22 hours teaching, plus prep and marking included in paid hours, and flexible start/finish times to

Qualifications

• Hands-on industry experience in mechanical trade work (fitting, machining, equipment maintenance).
• Interest in mentoring apprentices and guiding learners in workshop/classroom settings.
• No teaching experience required; willingness to work in a structured setting with assessment and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Teach and train apprentices in workshop and classroom settings.
• Deliver hands-on training and share industry knowledge to graduates.
• Conduct assessment, maintain documentation and student support as part of duties.
• Work within a structured teaching environment with planned timetable.

Skills

Mechanical trade experience

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

TAE40122 funding

Job description

CQUniversity Gladstone invites applications from experienced fitters and machinists for a VET teaching role in the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. No prior teaching experience is required; a fully funded TAE40122 qualification will be provided while you are employed, and you’ll train apprentices in workshop and classroom settings.

Your week includes 36.25 hours of work with 22 hours teaching, plus prep and marking included in paid hours, and flexible start/finish times to