VET Teacher – Plumbing

About this Opportunity

• Two positions available
• Continuing, Full-Time
• CQUniversity Mackay (Relocation support available)
• Starting salary $107,697 (from $56.93/ hr) + 17% superannuation^
• 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

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced plumbing professional to pass on their skills. Become a Plumbing TAFE Teacher and mentor, guide and influence the next generation of plumbers.

Teaching into the Certificate III in Plumbing, you’ll support students learning to assemble, install, and maintain plumbing systems across water, drainage, sanitary, roofing and gas streams, using a combination of practical workshop training and industry-focused learning.

Your week

• 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 (overtime) – no more than 9 teaching hours in a day.
• Prep and marking are included in your paid hours – not taken home.
• 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 plumbing trade qualification (Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent), including a current gas work licence/qualification.
• Current, demonstrated industry experience in plumbing.
• An interest in mentoring apprentices and sharing your knowledge.
• Willingness to work in a structured teaching environment, including assessment, documentation, student support, as well as in a workshop.
• Willingness to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116 or TAE40122).