Teacher - Building Design

Diploma of Building Design

Are you an experienced and passionate Building Design professional ready to bring your real-world industry experience and skills into the classroom and inspire the next generation of drafters and building designers? This is your opportunity to share your passion and your stories and make a real impact on the future of the industry.

When you teach at TAFE Queensland

You deliver engaging, high-quality, modern and industry-aligned training that prepares students for the real world of residential and small-scale commercial building design.

While remaining connected to industry to support students to pathway toward low-rise and medium-rise Building Design licensing.

You deliver an outcome focussed student experience through contemporary and person-centred teaching methodologies and philosophies.

About You

You are a qualified industry professional with the following;

CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design (or equivalent / higher qualification) Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent qualification) A strong background in Residential and/or Commercial Building Design in Australia, with the ability to demonstrate current industry practice. Strong industry connections and ability to engage partnerships that provide students with meaningful real-world exposure and industry opportunities. Proficiency in CAD Software (ArchiCAD). The ability to develop and deliver curriculum, assess student projects and assist students in achieving technical competencies. A collaborative, team focused approach, with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Considering a career in teaching?

Don't currently hold the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)? We encourage applications from experienced Building Design professionals who are passionate about sharing their industry expertise and helping shape the next generation of industry talent.

Support and professional development opportunities may be available to assist the successful candidate in transitioning into vocational education and training (VET). Learn more about becoming a TAFE teacher here.

About The Position

Based at TAFE Queensland's modern, state-of-the-art Coomera Campus. We are offering full-time and part-time fixed-term, as well as casual employment opportunities through to December 2027, with the potential for extension.Salary range is $92,930 – 105,218 per annum (gross), plus 12.75% employer superannuation contributions. 17.5% leave loading, paid as lump sum in early December. Recreation leave and paid Non-Attendance Time for preparation. Paid professional development and release to industry. Salary packaging options. Free onsite parking. 24/7 access to confidential support for mental health care with our Employee Assistance Program. Discounts on Wellbeing programs, Fitness passport, Apple, Dell, Private Health Insurance, and more.

Apply Now

We have full-time, part-time and/or casual positions available so do hesitate, it is time to bring your passion into the classroom and make a real impact on the future of the industry.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. Please include;

A resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that demonstrates how you will apply your skills and experience in your teaching Contact details for two recent referees

Closing Date: 4:00pm, 4 September 2026

Job Contact: Catherine Triandafyllou | Educational Delivery Manager | Catherine.Triandafyllou@tafeqld.edu.au

Job Reference: TQ2026-828

Occupational group Education & Training