Vacancy Details

Power Australia's future as an Electrical Trainer

Help shape the next generation of electricians and make the switch from hands-on work to hands-on teaching with TAFE Queensland. Enjoy flexible conditions, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

Thanks to new Queensland Government funding, you can:

  • complete your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) as a traineeship – fully subsidised
  • receive a $20,000 incentive to transition into teaching
  • secure an educator position at TAFE Queensland
  • access additional scholarships up to $5,000 for First Nations students, women, and regional Queenslanders

You will also need to be willing to work in one of the following locations where qualified electrical trainers are currently in high demand:

  • Mount Isa
  • Townsville
  • Cairns
  • Chinchilla
  • Kingaroy
  • Toowoomba
  • Nambour
  • Bundaberg

Places are limited, so register your interest today to start your next chapter shaping the future of Australia’s electrical industry. 

Make the switch to a meaningful career

Electrotechnology professionals drive Australia’s industries, power our clean energy transformation, and support key infrastructure growth. But a tight labour market and rising demand for skilled tradespeople is driving an urgent need for qualified trainers in the electrical industry.

Utilise your industry skills and experience to inspire and grow the next generation of electrical professionals as a qualified trainer at TAFE Queensland. 

Why TAFE Queensland

As Queensland’s largest and most experienced training and education provider we offer competitive employee benefits including:

  • attractive working conditions including work from home
  • long service leave
  • salary packaging and novated leasing 
  • generous superannuation contributions up to 12.75%
  • comprehensive professional development programs 
  • access to private health corporate plans and discounted gym access.

Discover why we’ve been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the Queensland Training Awards for four years running, and how we’ve continued to provide practical, job-ready training for more than 140 years. 

How it works 

To be eligible for this program, you need to have successfully completed a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) and have current electrical experience. 

If eligible, you will complete a fully funded, fee-free traineeship through TAFE Queensland. At the end of the 12- month traineeship, successful candidates will receive a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) and be offered a teaching position at TAFE Queensland. 

Incentives and scholarships

In addition to the funded training, you’ll also receive a once-off $20,000 incentive payment to help you make the transition from tradesperson to trainer. The incentive will be paid in two instalments: 

  • $10,000 after the end of the training contract probationary period (60 days) 
  • $10,000 on completion of the traineeship. 

Additional scholarships up to $5,000 are also available to support First Nations people, women, and people in regional and remote areas of Queensland* to take up the traineeship opportunity. The scholarship will be paid in two instalments: 

  • $2,000 after the end of the training contact probationary period (60 days)
  • $3,000 if the recipient is employed with TAFE Queensland six months after completing the course.  

Successful appointees to positions in Mount Isa, Kingaroy and Chinchilla are also eligible for incentive payments of up to $25,000 per annum for working in these locations.

To take advantage of this exciting opportunity, simply register your interest 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:  19 April 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-271

For further information, please contact:

Rebel McLeod
T: (07) 3514 3648
E: TQElectricalTrainers@tafeqld.edu.au

This program is partly funded by the Queensland Government as part of the Good Jobs, Great Training: Queensland Skills Strategy 2024-2028.

*regional areas exclude Brisbane City, Gold Coast City, Ipswich City, Logan City, Moreton Bay Region, Sunshine Coast Region, Noosa Shire and Redland City.