Vocational Education Teacher

Mater Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Education in the Mackay region is seeking a permanent full-time Vocational Education Teacher to deliver and assess VETiS and Certificate programs across external health hubs. The role includes student management, flexible delivery (workplace, online, classroom) and ensuring high educational outcomes aligned with Mater Education's mission and values.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years in the industry, a solid understanding of the VET sector, and ideally a Certificate IV in Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and experience working within an RTO environment.
• Detailed understanding of the relevant profession and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage and apply key conflict resolution skills in the student environment.
• Enthusiastic and engaging individual who is highly knowledgeable in the relevant industry.
• Strong adherence and acknowledgment of Policies and Procedures and industry requirements.
• Ability to work well with peer educators and as part of a team.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment preferred, or willingness to work toward obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess education and training within the Registered Training Organisation.
• Manage a number of VETiS cohorts at various locations and external health hubs.
• Prepare and deliver training according to program requirements (workplace, online, classroom).
• Provide flexible training and assessment strategies suited to individual students.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress and provide appropriate support.
• Manage assessment of student competence and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Standards for RTOs 2015 and regulatory framework.
• Maintain facilities, equipment and resources in a professional manner.
• Attend team meetings, open days and information sessions as required.
• Ensure a safe learning environment meeting WHS benchmarks.

Skills

VET sector knowledge

Education delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Mater Education has an exciting opportunity for experiencedVocational Education Teacher to join our Industry leading Registered Training Organisation.This role is primarily focused on the delivery and assessment activities related to theVocational Education and Training in Schools program (VETiS) and Certificate programs within theMackayregion.This is a permanent full-time position.

We are looking for people who are passionate about teaching the next generation of health care professionals and desire to make learning fun and engaging.

Programs include:

• Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) programs
• health and community services pathways as required
• professional development programs (CPD) as required

Salary: Commensurate with experienceplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 +access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The VET Teacher will deliver and assess education and training within the Registered Training Organisation. They willbe responsible forstudent management and accountable for ensuring excellence in educational outcomes for students and employers within the organisation aligned to our mission and values.

Your key duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Managea number ofVETiS cohorts at various locations at external health hubs in Bundaberg region.
• Prepare and deliver training according to program requirements including workplace, online or classroom, and/or a combination of each when they are scheduled.
• Provide flexible training and assessment strategies suited to the needs of individual students.
• Evaluate andmonitorstudent progress throughout the course, providingappropriate support.
• Manage assessment of student competence throughout the course, providing sufficient constructive feedback to promote positive outcomes.
• Seekappropriate assistanceif students have learning or literacy difficulties, or disabilities.
• Ensure all delivery isfully compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015,andsubsequentregulatory framework.
• Use andmaintainMater Education’s equipment,facilitiesand resources in a professional and responsible manner.
• Manage students administratively according to Mater Education’s procedures within the student management system (SMS) and learning management system (LMS).
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, open days,exposand information sessions asrequired.
• Provide a learning environment with minimal risk to staff and students by meeting Workplace Health and Safety benchmarks.
• Maintain current professional development and competencies in the relevant industry, as well as vocational education and apply to educational delivery.
• Activelyparticipatein validation of assessments through the moderation process.

About you

To be considered for this role, applicants will have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant industry
• Demonstrated understanding of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and experience working within an RTO environment
• Detailed understanding of the relevant profession and accreditation requirements
• Ability to effectively manage and apply key conflict resolution skills in the student environment
• Enthusiastic and engaging individual who is highly knowledgeable in the relevant industry
• Strong adherence and acknowledgment of Policies and Procedures and industry requirements
• Ability to work well with peer educators and as part of a team.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment preferred, or willingness to work toward obtaining it.

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.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close 12th November 2026 - please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date. 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.