TAFE Teacher – Automotive Light

Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.93/hr) + 17% superannuation, 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break. Fully funded teaching qualification provided (TAE40122).

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

About this Opportunity:

• Permanent, Full-Time CQUniversity Mackay (Relocation support available).
• Your opportunity to train the tradie: Step into a rewarding teaching role with CQUniversity and inspire the next generation of automotive tradespeople.
• If you're a qualified tradesperson with experience in light vehicle mechanical technology and are looking for a change of pace, this is your opportunity to bring your skills into the classroom and workshop, sharing your expertise with students through training in the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• No teaching experience? No worries. We value real-world industry experience above all else. We'll provide a fully funded TAE40122 qualification and support you every step of the way while you're employed and earning.
• Working with apprentices, you'll deliver hands-on training, share practical industry knowledge and help them graduate confident, capable and job-ready.

Your week:

• CQUniversity operates under a structured Vocational Education and Training (VET) workload model that recognises both teaching time and the work done outside the classroom environment.
• 36.25 hrs/week (full-time) covering teaching, preparation, marking and student support.
• Teaching time is typically 22 hrs/week, with up to 25 hrs by agreement – no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
• Prep and marking are included in your paid hours – not done in your own time.
• Flexible start and finish times, planned around teaching needs, with flexibility supported where possible to accommodate personal, family and carer responsibilities.

Make the move to Regional Queensland:

• Relocate to the Mackay Region and enjoy the perfect mix of city convenience and coastal living, with beautiful beaches, great dining and easy access to the Whitsundays.
• Explore nearby islands and the Great Barrier Reef, where pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect escape for snorkelling, diving, and relaxation.
• Our relocation assistance will help make your move smooth and stress-free (and almost cost-free).

What you’ll need:

• A minimum qualification in Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is required.
• Dual-trade candidates, particularly those with a qualification in Auto Electrical or another complementary trade, will be highly regarded.
• Current hands-on industry experience in areas such as electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, commissioning or industrial environments.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
• No teaching experience required – only a willingness to work in a structured setting with assessment, documentation and student support.

Pre-Employment Checks:

• Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).
• The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence.
• In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.
• The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

• At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.
• We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.
• Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University.
• CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process.

Position Description:

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

*A condition of employment for this role is relocation to the Mackay region (relocation support available). Please confirm your willingness to relocate in your application.