Teaching Opportunities with TAFE Queensland, Gold Coast
Are you an electrician ready to step off the tools and share your passion and practical experience with aspiring electricians? TAFE Queensland Gold Coast seeks trade‐qualified professionals with a strong background in the electrical industry who are keen to bring their skills into the classroom and inspire the next generation of tradespeople.
About the role
Transitioning into teaching offers a valuable work/life balance and the satisfaction of shaping the industry's future. You will be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected to industry, dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training. You will receive support and mentoring as you move into your teaching role, delivering course content in the classroom, onsite and offsite workshops, and state‐of‐the‐art simulated learning environments.
Responsibilities
* Design and deliver outcome‐focused vocational education and training (VET) programs.
* Collaborate with industry, schools, universities, community, other TAFE and VET providers.
* Maintain currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies.
* Work in an environment of ongoing change and continuous improvement.
Qualifications – Mandatory
* UEE30820 – QLD Electrical Fitter Mechanics licence (or equivalent).
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent/higher).
* Current industry experience with the ability to demonstrate a broad range of current industry skills.
Qualifications – Highly Desirable
* UEE32220 or UEE42920 – QLD Restricted Licence (or equivalent).
* ACMA Cabling Licence.
Position Details
* Three full‐time roles available at the Ashmore Campus. Fixed‐term contracts until 27‐Jun‐2026 and 18‐Dec‐2026, with the possibility of extension.
* Salary: $92,930 – $105,218 (gross) per annum, dependent on educational qualifications and teaching experience.
Benefits
* Work‐life balance – a 4‐day work week.
* 12.75% superannuation.
* 17.5% leave loading.
* 4 weeks recreation leave (accrued annually).
* 5 weeks non‐attendance time (NAT) annually for preparation.
* Annual paid professional development and industry release.
* Free onsite car parking.
* Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income.
* Career progression and higher education opportunities with financial support.
* Access to free, confidential mental support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee discounts on software, Apple, Dell and Lenovo products, fitness passports, private health insurance and more.
Application Details
Closing date: 4:00 pm Thursday 22 January 2026.
Job reference number: TQ2026‐9.
Job contact: Chris Martyr, Educational Delivery Manager – (0435 656 184 | chris.martry@tafeqld.edu.au).
Apply now and join a team of industry‐connected professionals shaping the future of electrotechnology.
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