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- Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.93/ hr) + 17% superannuation
- 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
- TAE40122 fully funded - and you’re paid while you complete it!

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Your prospect to train the tradie

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced electrical trades professional to pass on their skills. Become an Electrical TAFE Teacher and mentor, guide and influence the next generation of electricians.

Discover more about becoming a Teacher for CQUniversity's School of Tradeshere .

Your week

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

- 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 – no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
- Prep and marking are included in your paid hours – not done in your own time.
- 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 electrical trade qualification, such as a Certificate III in Electrotechnology or similar.
- A Queensland Electrical Licence, or the ability to obtain.
- Current hands-on industry experience in areas such as electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, commissioning or industrial environments.
- An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge, and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
- Previous teaching experience is not required, however you must be willing to work in a structured teaching environment that includes assessment, documentation and student support.

Pre-Employment Checks





Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to creating a workplace where people of all abilities feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program , we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, ensuring our employees can bring their whole selves to work.

Applications Close:11:59pm, Sunday, 9 August 2026

Job Requisition ID:7530

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CRICOS Provider Code: 00219C RTO Code 40939 CQUniversity Australia is a trading name of Central Queensland University.

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📌 TAFE Teacher - Electrical (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Cquniversity Australia
📍 Rockhampton Regional