TALENT POOL - Teacher, Engineering and Automotive

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace 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 that is 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 in the Townsville region of

• PMA30120 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations: and/or 
• PMA40116 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology 

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 Engineering and Automotive  (as above)
• Current training and assessment qualifications (e.g. TAE40122)
• 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 Townsville region. 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 Engineering and Automotive industry in North Queensland.

This is your opportunity to share your expertise and mentor Engineering and Automotive 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) programs;
• Linking 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 will be open up to 31 December 2026 and is for opportunities as they become available.

Why Join Us?

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

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided if invited to an 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, Qualifications, knowledge and experience (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 31 December 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-729

For further information, please contact:

Contact name:  Brendon Anderson

Role:   Business Manager – Engineering and Automotive

Email:  ••••@tafeqld.edu.au

Phone: 04•• ••• 367