Casual Teacher (Auto Mechanical - NSW based)

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a career that is challenging but also rewarding? Do you have a passion for your industry, recent industry experience and industry qualifications? Have you considered sharing your knowledge and skills with future industry experts?

As a TAFE / Toyota Teacher you will have the opportunity to impart your extensive industry knowledge and experience to students using a variety of delivery methods including in the classroom, online and workplace. You will also enjoy the satisfaction of giving students from diverse backgrounds the skills they need to succeed at work and in their future.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the TAFE Queensland Automotive Educational Delivery team on a Casual basis. The successful applicant will become a member of the existing team delivering the nationally recognised Toyota Network Training program based in New South Wales. The specialised Toyota training program provides certificate three pathway for apprentices and school-based students who are currently employed within a Toyota Dealership.

As a TAFE Educator / Toyota Trainer in Automotive space, you have the opportunity to influence the careers of future industry persons by sharing your extensive industry knowledge in the classroom or other educational settings.

It would be advantageous for the applicant to have worked in multi-faceted roles within a dealership environment and having the experience, depth of knowledge of dealership methodologies e.g. Processes, technology and people.

This position reports to the Educational Team Leader and the Business Manager.

Benefits

• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available
• Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
• Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)
• Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options
• Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)
• Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance.
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
• Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies
• Free car parking

Requirements

We are seeking a trade-qualified professional to join our team as a Teacher in Auto Mechanical. The ideal candidate will have:

• Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided.

• Up-to-date knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that inform the training and assessment process.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development in vocational training, learning, and assessment, including competency-based training and assessment.

If you are passionate about sharing your expertise and helping students succeed in the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you!

Additionally, to become a TAFE Queensland teacher you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a qualification in adult education. Primarily this qualification is TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent.  

Please note applicants need not necessarily possess teaching experience, as the right candidate may be trained and developed through coaching, mentoring and partnering. Importance is placed on possession of the appropriate qualifications, industry experience and the right attitude. For more information about how we could support you in your journey to becoming a TAFE Teacher, please read about our Foundation Educator program on the TAFE Queensland website.

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

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal where you can view the full role description. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and

• a cover letter which outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in vocational education and training, why you are interested in the role and what you will bring to the role (a maximum of 2 pages).

Closing date: 9:00am, Tuesday 8 September 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-871

Contact:

Nathan Yeark, 

Automotive Business Manager

Phone: (07) •••• •166

Email: ••••@tafeqld.edu.au  

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training 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. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus 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 closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

In TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture, and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following agreed behaviours in all that we do:

• Show gratitude

• Collaborate proactively

• We do what we say

• Solutions focussed