Do you have a passion for and expertise in Engineering and Automotive? We may have an opportunity for an Educator to join our Team Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Workplace Location: Townsville region Job ad reference: TQ2026-729 Closing date: 31-Dec-2026 Job duration: Temporary ~ Flexible full time, Part time and Casual Contact person: [email protected] Access the National Relay Service About TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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.

Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace 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 part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training. Your Opportunity TAFE Queensland North (TQN) is seeking to establish a pre-qualified Educator Talent Pool to support delivery in the Townsville region of - PMA30120 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations: and/or - PMA40116 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology This initiative will introduce a continuous recruitment or periodic Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify and maintain a pool of skilled educators who are ready to step into training delivery as needs arise.

Candidates within the talent pool will be pre-assessed against the following requirements:

- Demonstrated vocational competency in Engineering and Automotive (as above) - Current training and assessment qualifications (e.g. TAE40122) - Proven industry currency Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute through:




- Casual or temporary teaching engagements - Supporting backfill requirements - Assisting with surge delivery demands to meet fluctuating training needs This approach supports TQN’s workforce planning priorities by proactively addressing regional skill shortages in the Townsville region. It aligns with broader workforce strategies focused on:
- Addressing industry skill gaps - Strengthening regional workforce capability - Improving responsiveness to employer and industry needs By joining the talent pool, you will play a key role in building local capability and supporting the future of the Engineering and Automotive industry in North Queensland. This is your opportunity to share your expertise and mentor Engineering and Automotive professionals in a dynamic and enjoyable training environment. As a key member of the teaching and delivery team, you will contribute to developing and delivering quality learning services to a wide range of clients through:
- Outcome focused vocational education and training (VET) programs; - Linking with industry, schools, universities, other TAFE and VET providers; - Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies; - Working in an environment of change and continuous improvement; and - Making Great Happen! TAFE Queensland regularly has vacancies (short and long term) for educators in various qualification delivery areas. This talent pool will be open up to 31 December 2026 and is for opportunities as they become available.

Why Join

Us?

- Work Life Balance - Flexible contract arrangements.
- Opportunity to shape future Engineering and Automotive leaders.
- Supportive team environment with professional development options.

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided if invited to an interview.

Closing date: 31 December 2026 Job Reference Number: TQ2026-729 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

📌 Talent Pool - Teacher Engineering And Automotive (Townsville)
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