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Tafe teacher - plumbing

Mackay
CQUniversity
Teacher
Posted: 5 June
Offer description

At CQUniversity, we have an unbreakable belief that higher education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

* Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.93/ hr) + 17% superannuation
* TAE40122 fully funded - and you're paid while you complete it!

CQUniversity operates under a structured Vocational Education and Training (VET) workload model that recognises both teaching time and the work undertaken outside the classroom.

Your opportunity to train the tradie

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced plumbing professional to pass on their skills. Become a Plumbing TAFE Teacher and mentor, guide and influence the next generation of plumbers.

Teaching into the Certificate III in Plumbing, you'll support students learning to assemble, install, and maintain plumbing systems across water, drainage, sanitary, roofing and gas streams, using a combination of practical workshop training and industry‐focused learning.

* 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 (overtime) – no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
* Prep and marking are included in your paid hours – not taken home.
* Flexible start and finish times, planned around teaching needs, with flexibility supported where possible to accommodate personal, family and carer responsibilities.
What you'll need
* A relevant plumbing trade qualification (Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent), including a current gas work licence/qualification.
* Current, demonstrated industry experience in plumbing.
* An interest in mentoring apprentices and sharing your knowledge.
* Willingness to work in a structured teaching environment, including assessment, documentation, student support, as well as in a workshop.
* Willingness to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116 or TAE40122).
Be Rewarded
* 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award‐winning superfund)
* 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
* 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

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.

^Progression to Senior VET Teacher (salary of $112,033 to $119,319) will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained.

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