Teacher - Marine Craft (Talent Pool)

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. 

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

TAFE Queensland North (TQN) is seeking to establish a pre-qualified Educator Talent Pool to support delivery of the Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction in the Bowen region.

This initiative will introduce a continuous recruitment or periodic Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify and maintain a pool of skilled educators who are ready to step into training delivery as needs arise.

Candidates within the talent pool will be pre-assessed against the following requirements:

• Demonstrated vocational competency in Marine Craft Construction (MEM30719 or equivalent)
• Current training and assessment qualifications (e.g. TAE40122 or equivelant)
• Proven industry currency

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute through:

• Casual or temporary teaching engagements
• Supporting backfill requirements
• Assisting with surge delivery demands to meet fluctuating training needs

This approach supports TQN’s workforce planning priorities by proactively addressing regional skill shortages in the Bowen and Cannonvale areas. It aligns with broader workforce strategies focused on:

• Addressing industry skill gaps
• Strengthening regional workforce capability
• Improving responsiveness to employer and industry needs

By joining the talent pool, you will play a key role in building local capability and supporting the future of the marine craft industry in North Queensland.

This is your opportunity to share your expertise and mentor maritime professionals in a dynamic and enjoyable training environment. 

As a key member of the teaching and delivery team, you will contribute to developing and delivering quality learning services to a wide range of clients through:

• Outcome focused vocational education and training (VET) programsLinking with industry, schools, universities, other TAFE and VET providers;
• Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies;
• Working in an environment of change and continuous improvement; and
• Making Great Happen!

TAFE Queensland regularly has vacancies (short and long term) for educators in various qualification delivery areas. This talent pool is for opportunities as they become available.

Why Join Us?

• Work Life Balance 
• Flexible contract arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape future maritime leaders.
• Supportive team environment with professional development options.

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

How to apply

If you’re interested in joining our team, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.  When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume; 
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 30 September 2026 

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-615

For further information, please contact:

Contact name:  Sandy Greenhalgh

Role:   Faculty Manager – Engineering and Automotive

Email:  ••••@tafeqld.edu.au