At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and mentor the next generation of diesel fitters through hands-on training.
- Company: Join CQUniversity, a leader in inclusive education and training.
- Benefits: Earn a competitive salary, enjoy 5.4 weeks annual leave, and get paid while you learn.
- Other info: Flexible work hours and a supportive community in beautiful Rockhampton.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by sharing your industry experience with eager apprentices.
- Qualifications: Relevant automotive qualification and hands-on industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 56.94 - 56.94 $ per hour.
Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.94/ hr) + 17% superannuation, 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break. TAE40122 fully funded - and you’re paid while you complete it!
Why join us
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 position at CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available).
Your skills
If you've spent years on the tools, solving problems and building the practical skills that only come from industry experience, your next career move could be teaching the next generation to do the same. At CQUniversity, you can stay connected to your trade while using your experience in a new and rewarding way. If you're an experienced Diesel fitter or Auto Heavy Professional looking for a fresh challenge, this is your opportunity to share your knowledge with the next generation of industry professionals. You'll deliver hands-on training and assessment to apprentices, drawing on your real-world experience to bring the trade to life. Through practical workshops and industry-focused learning, you'll help students develop the skills, confidence and capabilities they need to succeed in the workforce.
No teaching experience? No worries. We value your real-world industry experience. We'll provide a fully funded TAE40122 qualification and support you every step of the way while you're employed and earning.
Why make the move into teaching?
- Stay connected to your trade and put years of industry experience to use in a new way.
- Earn while you learn, with your TAE40122 fully funded while you're employed.
- Enjoy 5.4 weeks annual leave, plus the University's paid Christmas/New Year closure.
- Build a long-term career with a permanent position and 17% superannuation.
- Pass on what you know and help shape the next generation of skilled tradies.
Your week
Your full-time workload is structured to recognise both your time teaching and the work that happens outside the classroom. 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 as part of your paid workload – not additional unpaid work on top of your allocated hours. 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
Rockhampton is a vibrant regional hub that delivers an exceptional lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy a welcoming community, affordable living, excellent local amenities and a range of outdoor activities, with the beaches of the Capricorn Coast and Yeppoon only a short 30-minute drive away. From weekend escapes to the Southern Great Barrier Reef to a relaxed coastal lifestyle, Central Queensland offers the perfect balance of work and leisure.
What you'll need
- Possession of a relevant qualification in automotive heavy vehicle, mobile plant and diesel engine technology, diesel fitting engineering or similar.
- Current hands-on industry knowledge and experience in the maintenance, diagnostics, fault finding, repair, testing and commissioning of heavy vehicles and mobile plant, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and associated electrical and electronic control systems.
- An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
- A positive can-do attitude with the ability to be a team player.
- 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.
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.
CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.
Application Details
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 25 October 2026. 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.
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