VET Teacher - Auto Heavy (Diesel Fitting)

1d ago , from Central Queensland University

- CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
- Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.94/ hr) + 17% superannuation
- 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
- TAE40122 fully funded - and you’re paid while you complete it!

Why join us 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.

About this Opportunity

- Permanent, Full-Time
- CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
- Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.94/ hr) + 17% superannuation
- 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
- TAE40122 fully funded - and you’re paid while you complete it!

Your skills You've built the skills. Now pass them on.

If you've spent years on the tools, solving problems and building the practical skills that only come from industry experience, your next career move could be teaching the next generation to do the same.

At CQUniversity, you can stay connected to your trade while using your experience in a new and rewarding way. If you're an experienced Diesel fitter or Auto Heavy Qualified looking for a fresh challenge, this is your opportunity to share your knowledge with the next generation of industry professionals. You'll deliver hands‑on training and assessment to apprentices, drawing on your real‑world experience to bring the trade to life. Through practical workshops and industry-focused learning, you'll help students develop the skills, confidence and capabilities they need to succeed in the workforce.

No teaching experience? No worries. We value your real‑world industry experience. We'll provide a fully funded TAE40122 qualification and support you every step of the way while you're employed and earning.

Why make the move into teaching?

- Stay connected to your trade and put years of industry experience to use in a new way.
- Earn while you learn , with your TAE40122 fully funded while you're employed.
- Enjoy 5.4 weeks annual leave , plus the University's paid Christmas/New Year closure.
- Build a long-term career with a permanent position and 17% superannuation.
- Pass on what you know and help shape the next generation of skilled tradies.





Your week Your full-time workload is structured to recognise both your time teaching and the work that happens outside the classroom.

- 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 as part of your paid workload – not additional unpaid work on top of your allocated hours.
- Flexible start and finish times , planned around teaching needs, with flexibility supported where possible to accommodate personal, family and carer responsibilities.

Make the move to Regional Queensland Rockhampton is a vibrant regional hub that delivers an exceptional lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy a welcoming community, affordable living, excellent local amenities and a range of outdoor activities, with the beaches of the Capricorn Coast. and Yeppoon only a short 30‑minute drive away. From weekend escapes to the Southern Great Barrier Reef to a relaxed coastal lifestyle, Central Queensland offers the perfect balance of work and leisure.

What you'll need

- Possession of a relevant qualification in automotive heavy vehicle, mobile plant and diesel engine technology, diesel fitting engineering or similar. Dual-trade candidates, particularly those with an Auto Electrical or another complementary trade, will be highly regarded.
- Current hands‑on industry knowledge and experience in the maintenance, diagnostics, fault finding, repair, testing and commissioning of heavy vehicles and mobile plant, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and associated electrical and electronic control systems.
- An interest in mentoring apprentices , sharing your knowledge and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
- A positive can‑do attitude with the ability to be a team player .
- No teaching experience required – only a willingness to work in a structured setting with 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).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability‑Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non‑visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Application Details

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 25 October 2026

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.

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📌 VET Teacher - Auto Heavy (Diesel Fitting) (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Cquniversity
📍 Rockhampton Regional