VET Teacher - Metal Fabrication

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2026), Full-Time, with possible extension and/or ongoing opportunity
• CQUniversity Gladstone
• Starting salary $107,697 pa (from $56.93/ hr) + 17% superannuation^

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

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication professional to deliver high-quality training in welding and fabrication (light and heavy) within the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.

We value real-world industry experience as a key strength in our teaching staff. You’ll bring your practical skills into the classroom and workshop, guiding students through real-world scenarios to help develop job-ready graduates. This includes delivering practical training, facilitating learning activities, assessing student competency, and providing mentoring and support throughout their training journey.

Your week

CQUniversity operates under a structured Vocational Education and Training (VET) workload model that recognises both teaching time and the work done outside the classroom environment.

• 36.25 hrs/week (full-time) covering teaching, preparation, marking and student support.
• Teaching time is typically 22 hrs/week, with up to 25 hrs by agreement – no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
• Prep 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

• A relevant trade qualification in Metal Fabrication, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122). (Desirable)
• Demonstrated current industry skills and experience directly relevant to welding and fabrication training delivery and assessment.
• Knowledge of the vocational education and training (VET) sector, with the ability to adapt to changing training requirements and industry needs.
• Ability to travel, if required, to support training delivery across CQUniversity campuses. Any travel would be infrequent and arranged in consultation with the Fabrication Team Leader.