About TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards and the Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.
By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be a part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
In TAFE Queensland, South West region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in "making great happen" through the embodiment of the following core values and behaviours in all that we do:
We take ownership We are brave and contribute We invest in each other We seek to understand We celebrate success Your Opportunity Are you looking for a career that is challenging but also rewarding? Do you have a passion for your industry, recent industry experience and industry qualifications? Have you considered sharing your knowledge and skills with future industry experts?
As a TAFE Teacher you will have the opportunity to impart your extensive industry knowledge and experience to students using a variety of delivery methods including in the classroom, online, and workplace. You will also enjoy the satisfaction of giving students from diverse backgrounds the skills they need to succeed at work and in their future.
The Role We have an exciting permanent full-time position available to join our Educational Delivery team in Electrotechnology at TAFE Queensland's Ipswich Campus.
As a TAFE Teacher in Electrotechnology you will have the opportunity to influence the careers of future industry persons by sharing your extensive industry knowledge to students in a classroom or other educational setting.
This position reports to the Educational Team Leader.
Salary The salary range for a TAFE Teacher is $88,547 - $118,528 (gross) per annum , depending on educational qualifications held and teaching experience.
Benefits Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually) Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation Paid overtime arrangements may be available, according to operational requirements, with generous compensation Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting) 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products) Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software) Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance. Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies White Ribbon Australia Accredited Workplace Free car parking Mandatory Requirements Applicants must possess UEE30811/UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology, and the following:
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided; vidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment; and current Queensland Driver's licence. Additionally, to become a TAFE Teacher, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (or TAELLN401A) and TAEASS502 Design and Develop Assessment Tools (or TAESS502A or TAEASS502B); or TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor; or TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development; or TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development or its successor; or A higher-level qualification in adult education (approved by TAFE Queensland). Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.
Not sure if you are qualified or experienced enough? Please note applicants need not necessarily possess teaching experience, as the right candidate may be trained and developed through coaching, mentoring, and partnering. Importance is placed on possession of the appropriate qualifications, industry experience and the right attitude.
For more information about how we could support you in your journey to becoming a TAFE Teacher, please read about our Foundation Educator program on the TAFE Queensland website.
Highly Desirable Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:
Experience or qualifications in Data/Communications; Instrumentation or Automation; High level of digital literacy skills across various platforms (online Learning Management Systems); Industry currency - experience in relevant work sector.
