Vacancy Details

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

This role offers experienced mariners the opportunity to step ashore without stepping away from the industry. As a Maritime Teacher, you’ll pass on the knowledge, judgement, and seamanship you’ve built at sea—shaping the skills and mindset of the next generation of mariners who will operate, navigate, and protect vessels in real-world conditions.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering Qualified Marine Engineers, who demonstrate skills and knowledge in Marine Mechanical, Propulsion Systems, Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering. With knowledge of Regulatory Compliance, Leadership and Emergency Response skills, students will be able to take the next step in their Marine career. Every day brings the chance to draw on your own experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and what really matters when it counts.

Turn your experience into impact. The lessons you’ve learned under pressure will directly influence how future mariners operate safely and professionally so if you want to ensure the next generation does it right—you’ll feel at home here.

This is your chance to transform experience into education, and sea time into something that lasts.

Teach what truly matters

From knowledge of all things mechanical and electrical to procedures and emergency response, you’ll teach practical, real-world skills - grounded in lived experience, not just textbooks.

A respected professional pathway ashore

Teaching offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to remain deeply connected to the maritime industry—without long rotations away from home.

Be a mentor, not just an instructor

Students aren’t just learning how to pass an assessment—they’re learning how to become mariners. You’ll be a role model for professionalism, situational awareness, and safety culture.

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 <x months> and is for opportunities as they become available.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

a. Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed;

  • MAR50120 - Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) or higher qualification: and
  • Hold or be able to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505

b. Possession of one of the following training and assessment credentials: 

  • TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; 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 TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or
  • TAE50211 or TAE50216 - Diploma of Training Design and Development; or
  • A secondary teaching qualification and one of the following credentials:
    • i. TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; or
    • ii. TAESS00011 or TAESS00019 Assessor Skills Set or its successor; or
  • Higher level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland); and
  • Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided.
  • 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.

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

Highly Desirable Requirements

  • High level of digital literacy skills across various platforms (online Learning Management Systems)
  • Current drivers licence
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Current Pool Lifeguard certificate

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: 31 January 2027

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-977

For further information, please contact:

Contact name:  Peti-Maree Ferguson

Role:   Business Manager 

Email:  peti-maree.ferguson@tafeqld.edu.au

Phone: 0417 220 956