About Us

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

Education

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high-quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work:

- Safety First
- Focusing on our customer
- Taking responsibility
- Showing initiative
- Working together

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a career that is challenging but also rewarding? Do you have a passion for your industry, recent industry experience and industry qualifications? Have you considered sharing your knowledge and skills with future industry experts?

As a TAFE Teacher you will have the opportunity to impart your extensive industry knowledge and experience to students using a variety of delivery methods including in the classroom, online, and workplace. You will also enjoy the satisfaction of giving students from diverse backgrounds the skills they need to succeed at work and in their future.

The Role

As a TAFE Teacher in Building Design, you have the opportunity to influence the careers of future industry persons by sharing your extensive industry knowledge to students in a classroom or other educational setting.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building Design & Interior team for teaching in Semester 1, 2027 (unless otherwise determined) with the Faculty of Applied Science and Business, TAFE Queensland Brisbane region.

This position reports to the Educational Team Leader.

Salary

The salary range for a Teacher (step 1 to 4) is $97,339.13 to $110,227.23 (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary. Higher salaries are available for candidates dependent upon qualifications.

Benefits

- Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)




- Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation
- Versatile work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
- 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
- Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)
- Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

- Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed;
- CPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting
- CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design

- current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;
- current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;
- evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment;

Additionally, to become a TAFE Teacher, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:

- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; or
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
- TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; plus:
- TAELLN411 or its successor or TAELLN401A; and
- TAEASS502 or its successor or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B; or





- A credential issued by a higher education provider which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher and one (1) of the following credentials:

- TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor, or
- TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
- TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set; or

- A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland)

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

Not sure if you are qualified or experienced enough?

Please note applicants need not necessarily possess teaching experience, as the right candidate may be trained and developed through coaching, mentoring and partnering. Importance is placed on possession of the appropriate qualifications, industry experience and the right attitude.

For more information about how we could support you in your journey to becoming a TAFE Teacher, please read about our Foundation Educator program on the TAFE Queensland website.

Highly Desirable

- There are no highly desirable requirements for this role.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please review the full role description in the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal and provide the following

- a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
- a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your experience, skills and abilities and responds to the ‘How you will be assessed’ criteria.
- Applications must be submitted via TAFE Queensland’s Recruitment Portal

Candidate applications may be considered for same or similar vacancies within 12 months of original advertisement closing date.

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-1096

Contact

Elaine Silver, Educational Team Leader

[email protected]

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Teacher, Building Design (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane