Join the Future of Automotive Training – Become an Electric Vehicle Educator! ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced automotive technician ready to share your knowledge and shape the next generation of EV specialists? Are you passionate about the future of zero-emissions vehicles and eager to grow your skills in electric vehicle (EV) technology? Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is recruiting for an Electric Vehicle Educator to join the pioneering Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence – a flagship Commonwealth initiative supporting workforce transformation in Australia's rapidly growing EV sector. This position offers the opportunity to deliver cutting-edge training, contribute to innovative program development, and travel interstate to support national training needs. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We’re seeking a motivated automotive professional with at least five years’ post-trade experience, strong digital literacy, and a proactive attitude toward learning and innovation. You may already have EV experience or simply be passionate about this emerging field. Either way, we’ll support you to become an expert educator — including mentoring and full support to complete your TAE40116 (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment) within the first 12 months if not already held. WHAT YOU’LL DO As an EV Educator in the Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence, you will: Deliver engaging education and training in electric vehicle technologies to a wide range of students both in Canberra and across Australia. Design and deliver pilot training programs that address industry workforce needs, including support for workforce transitions and areas of critical skills shortage. Contribute to applied research and development initiatives, including the implementation of higher apprenticeships and innovative training models. Develop and update educational resources and curriculum aligned with emerging industry needs. Support and mentor students, ensuring excellent learning outcomes and a quality student experience. Maintain industry and VET sector currency through ongoing professional development. Foster partnerships with industry, employers, and training organisations to support skills development and training excellence. WHAT YOU NEED To be successful in this role, you must have: At least five years’ post-trade experience in the automotive industry. Strong digital skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies and online delivery. A commitment to lifelong learning and innovation in training. Effective communication and teamwork capabilities. Experience supporting apprentices and mentoring in the workplace (highly regarded). Willingness and ability to travel interstate for training delivery as required. ABOUT CIT & THE EV TAFE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CIT is a leader in vocational education, delivering training to over 20,000 students annually. The EV TAFE Centre of Excellence, located at our new CIT Woden campus, is a national leader in upskilling workers in the transition to net zero. The Centre plays a key role in designing new qualifications, training delivery methods, and industry partnerships that support EV education across the country — including roadshows, hybrid learning, and microcredentials. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Refer to the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023-2026, sub-Clause M10.4. All new employees at engaged at or below the Educator Level 1.2 (TL1.6) with Vocational Education Training (VET) responsibilities must: hold a Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent); or where the full qualification is not held, hold as a minimum prior to employment as an employee in any form, qualifications as required by the Standards for RTOs; and complete the full qualification within 12 months of engagement and be supervised by a suitably qualified person. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE In accordance with sub-Clause M10.10 of the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023 - 2026. All employees at Educator Level 1 or Level 2 are required to have relevant industry experience and vocational qualifications equal to that being taught, or as specified in the applicable training package or accredited curriculum specifications. DESIRABLE Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Experience working with Electric Vehicles would be highly desirable. Minimum of at least 5 years experience post trade in the Automotive technology industry. Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Submit a maximum of two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role against the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae and details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI