VET: Automotive Light Vehicle Trainer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Fully funded TAE40122 qualification

5.4 weeks annual leave + Christmas/New

Job summary

CQUniversity seeks a qualified tradesperson to train automotive light vehicle students in Mackay. You will teach in both classroom and workshop, sharing hands-on industry knowledge and guiding apprentices toward certification.

Relocation support is available; a fully funded TAE40122 qualification is provided. Expect a structured VET workload with teaching and prep hours, and a starting salary of AUD 107,697 plus 17% super.

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification in Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is required.
• Dual-trade candidates with Auto Electrical or another complementary trade are highly regarded.
• Current hands-on industry experience in electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing or industrial environments.
• Interest in mentoring apprentices; no teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach automotive light vehicle technology in classroom and workshop settings.
• Deliver hands-on training and share practical industry knowledge to students.
• Help apprentices graduate confident, capable and job-ready.
• Work within a structured VET workload model with allocated teaching hours and prep time.

Skills

Light Vehicle Tech

Tradesperson

Mentoring

Industry Experience

Education

Automotive Light Vehicle Qualification

Tools

Auto Electrical

Job description

CQUniversity seeks a qualified tradesperson to train automotive light vehicle students in Mackay. You will teach in both classroom and workshop, sharing hands-on industry knowledge and guiding apprentices toward certification.

Relocation support is available; a fully funded TAE40122 qualification is provided. Expect a structured VET workload with teaching and prep hours, and a starting salary of AUD 107,697 plus 17% super.