Vocational Education Teacher

Mater Health Services; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Salary packaging up to $18,550 peryear

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Education in Brisbane is seeking a Vocational Education Teacher for a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) role. The successful candidate will teach across classroom, simulated, clinical, and school-based learning environments, delivering engaging, compliant, and industry-aligned training.

We are looking for someone with nursing/health/community services background, TAE or willingness to obtain, and strong communication skills to support diverse learners and collaboration with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and current industry experience (Nursing, Health or Community services)
• Training and assessment credentials (TAE or equivalent), or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of VET compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A learner-centred, professional, and adaptable approach
• Experience working with school-aged learners (for Vocational Education in Schools roles)

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging, compliant, and industry-aligned training and assessment
• Supporting a diverse range of learners, including school-based students
• Creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments
• Maintaining accurate training and assessment records
• Collaborating with industry partners, schools, and education teams
• Contributing to continuous improvement and quality education outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Learner-centred approach

Experience with school‑aged learners

Education

TAE or equivalent

Nursing/Health/Community services qualifications

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about developing the future and current health workforce and sharing your industry expertise? We are seeking a dedicated Vocational Education Teacher in a permanent part‑time (0.6FTE) role available in South Brisbane though working in various locations as needed.

This is a rewarding opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire students in classroom, simulated, clinical, and school‑based learning environments.

Programs Include:

• Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) programs
• Additional health and community services pathways as required
• Continuing professional development programs (CPD) as required
• Certificate programs as required if relevant

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering engaging, compliant, and industry‑aligned training and assessment
• Supporting a diverse range of learners, including school‑based students
• Creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments
• Maintaining accurate training and assessment records
• Collaborating with industry partners, schools, and education teams
• Contributing to continuous improvement and quality education outcomes

About you

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater Education, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. The successful candidate should have:

• Relevant qualifications and current industry experience (Nursing, Health or Community services)
• Training and assessment credentials (TAE or equivalent), or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of VET compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A learner‑centred, professional, and adaptable approach
• Experience working with school‑aged learners (for Vocational Education in Schools roles).

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.