Mechanical Trades Trainer (Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade)

About this Opportunity

• Permanent, Full-Time
• CQUniversity Gladstone (Relocation support available)
• Starting salary $104,560 (from $55.27/ hr) + 17% superannuation
• 5.4 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas/New Year break
• TAE40122 fully funded - and you’re paid while you complete it!

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Your opportunity to train the tradie

Step into a rewarding teaching role with CQUniversity and inspire the next generation of tradespeople. If you are a skilled fitter or machinist ready for a fresh challenge, this is your opportunity to bring your skills into the classroom and workshop, sharing your expertise through training in Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

At CQUniversity, we value real world industry experience and the credibility it brings to teaching. You will guide apprentices through hands-on learning, real world scenarios, and mentoring, helping them graduate confident, capable, and job ready.

Discover more about becoming a Teacher for CQUniversity's School of Trades here.

Your week

• 36.25 hrs/week (full-time) including teaching, preparation, marking, student support and/or other required duties.
• Teaching time is typically 22 hrs/week, with up to 25 hrs/week by agreement (no more than 9 teaching hours in a day). Overtime may apply where you are formally required to teach above agreed hours.
• Preparation and marking are included in your paid hours – not done in your own time.
• Flexible start and finish times, planned around teaching needs, with flexibility supported where possible to accommodate personal, family and carer responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• Relevant trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
• Current hands‑on industry experience in mechanical trade work, including fitting, machining, equipment maintenance, and safe workshop practices.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices, sharing your knowledge, and guiding learners in both workshop and classroom settings.
• No teaching experience required - only a willingness to work in a structured setting with assessment, documentation and student support.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 30 April 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7205

Contact Details:

Wesley Wilcox
(07) 4940 7499
w.wilcox@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.