Teacher Automotive (Auto Electrical)

Full Time – Ongoing

Location: Wodonga or Wangaratta (travel between campuses required)

Salary: $85,887- $ 130,821 per annum plus superannuation (Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024, Level 1.1 - 3.5). Commencement salary will be determined in accordance with the Agreement, based on qualifications and relevant experience.

- Turn your automotive trade expertise into a rewarding teaching career
- Cert IV TAE supported on the job with professional development
- Ongoing role across Wodonga & Wangaratta with flexible work options

About Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE At Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE), we're building one connected organisation while continuing to deliver high-quality training and skills through the trusted GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE brands.

NVITAFE operates across 11 campuses in Northern Victoria, and across a further 12 sites nationally to deliver training to the Australian Defence Force.

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, with more than 1,000 employees and in excess of 14,000 students, we're investing in our people, our capability, and the future of vocational education.

Every day, our people contribute to helping learners gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to transform their lives.

Teacher - Automotive (Auto Electrical)

Ready to get off the tools and pass on your skills? If you're an experienced Auto Electrician, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career teaching the next generation of apprentices. Enjoy more predictable hours, less physical strain, and the chance to share your trade knowledge in a supportive learning environment.

GOTAFE will support you to complete your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) and provide mentoring and supervision to help you make the transition from industry to teaching.





About the role

We're looking for an experienced Auto Electrician to deliver practical, industry-relevant training to apprentices and students across our Wangaratta and Wodonga campuses. Using your current trade knowledge, you'll help students develop the skills, confidence, and work habits needed to succeed in the automotive industry.

About you

You will bring

- Experience as an Auto Electrician, or an Automotive background
- Strong knowledge of modern automotive electrical systems and diagnostics
- A passion for sharing your skills and mentoring others
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A relevant Vocational Trade Qualification
- A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to complete with GOTAFE support)

If you have the right trade experience and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you We recognise that applicants may not meet every criterion listed in a Position Description. If you believe you have the capability to succeed in the role and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll need

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

- a current National Police Check (issued within three months of commencement)
- a current Employee Working with Children Check (or evidence of application)
- a current driver's licence where required.





Why join us? Working at NVITAFE means being part of an organisation committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

We offer

- a supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- professional learning and development opportunities
- meaningful work that supports students, industry and our communities
- the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs.

We support flexible work arrangements and, where operationally appropriate, may offer options such as flexible start and finish times, hybrid work, part-time arrangements, job sharing or other flexible work options. How to apply To download the Position Description or submit your application, please visit the NVITAFE Careers website: https://www.nvitafe.edu.au/careers

Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026

For further enquiries about the role, please contact [email protected]

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to provide appropriate support.

An inclusive employer

NVITAFE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders and identities.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, NVITAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers in office and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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