Teacher - Carpentry

CARPENTRY TEACHER

Build the future of the trade - from the classroom.

Looking to step off the tools and into a role where you can make a real difference?

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast is seeking passionate and experienced Carpenters ready to pass on their skills and inspire the next generation of tradespeople.

Based at our Ashmore campus, you’ll deliver hands-on training across workshops, classrooms and simulated environments - bringing your real-world experience to life for students at all stages of their learning journey. This opportunity is full time until December 2026 with possibility of extension.

Enjoy better work-life balance, strong team support, and the chance to shape future careers - without leaving the industry behind .

What’s on offer?

Salary: $92,930 - $105,218 per annum + 12.75% super 4 weeks Recreation Leave annually 17.5% leave loading (paid as a lump sum) 5 weeks Non-Attendance Time (NAT) for preparation and marking Paid professional development & industry release Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support) Salary packaging options Discounts on fitness, tech, and private health insurance

About The Role

As a Carpentry Teacher, you will:

Deliver hands-on training and assessment in carpentry Teach across workshops, classrooms and simulated environments Develop industry-relevant learning and assessment resources Support students with inclusive and flexible learning approaches Maintain strong connections with industry and training standards

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following mandatory requirements:

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry (or equivalent) TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) Strong, current industry experience in carpentry

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

Make a real impact

Join a team that’s shaping Queensland’s future workforce. At TAFE Queensland, you’ll help students build not only structures-but rewarding careers.

Ready to build something bigger? Click ‘Apply’ today and start your teaching journey.

Please Include

A structured resume outlining relevant work experience A cover letter that outlines your qualifications, known skills and experience and how you will apply this in your teaching The contact details for two recent referees

Job Contact: Andrew McPhan / Educational Delivery Manager / andrew.mcphan@tafeqld.edu.au

Job reference: TQ2026-785

Closing date: 4:00pm, 19 August 2026

Occupational group Education & Training