About the role
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 East Coast is seeking passionate and dedicated Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Teachers to support learners in developing the language, literacy, and numeracy skills they need to participate confidently in work and life.
We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified educators interested in Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual opportunities across our delivery locations in Mooloolaba, Gympie, Bundaberg and Fraser Coast. Successful applicants may be required to teach across multiple campuses within the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with diverse learners across the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay and surrounding communities, helping individuals build the foundation skills they need to achieve their education, employment and life goals.
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 may be open for up to 12 months and is for opportunities as they become available.
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
Applicants MUST possess an undergraduate degree of at least three years' duration awarded by an Australian University or tertiary institution, or its onshore or overseas equivalent, AND the following:
- A specialist Adult Literacy qualification or a recognised specialist TESOL qualification; and
- At least 100 hours teaching Adult LIteracy/Numeracy or English as a Second Languate (ESL) in the last three years; and
- Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and
- Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided; and
- Evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment.
Additionally, to become a TAFE Teacher, applicants MUST possess one of the following training and assessing credentials:
- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; or
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
- TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor; or
- TAE50111 or TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or
- TAE50211 or TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development; or
- A secondary teaching qualification and one (1) of the following credentials:
- TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; or
- TAESS00011 or TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
- A higher-level qualificaiton in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).
Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being issued with a Blue Card. For further information, please access the Public Safety Business Agency’s Blue Card Services: http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/.
Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent Casual Rates - Casual Teacher "contact" rates are $120.80 per hour.
- Attractive Remuneration - Full-time Teacher salaries range from $97,339.13 to $121,863.06 per annum (pro rata for part-time).
- 12.75% Super contribution and generous employee benefits.
- Structured Non-Attendance Time - Full-time and part-time Educators benefit from approixmately five (5) weeks per year of non-attendance time (pro-rata for part-time), aligned to the academic calendar to support planning and preparation.
- Work-Life Balance - Benefit from a structured teaching scheule with the opportunity to be home each night and weekend, supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
- Shape the Future Workforce - Contribute to developing the next generation by sharing your industry experience in a practical learning environment.
- Supportive Teaching Environment - Join a collaborative team with access to contemporary teaching resources, ongoing professional development, and dedicated educator support.
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: 4:00PM, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
Job Reference Number: TQ2026-1117
For further information, please contact:
Anne Kettle, Educational Team Leader
Recruitment.EastCoast@tafeqld.edu.au