Teacher - Nursing (Talent Pool)

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 North (TQN) is seeking to establish a pre-qualified Educator Talent Pool to support Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed: 

• Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration; and 
• Currently working as a registered or enrolled nurse with 3 years post graduate nursing experience.

 in the Cairns, Townsville, Bowen and Thursday Island region.

• We are inviting applications from experienced Registered and Enrolled Nurses.
• If you do not currently hold the required Training and Assessment qualification, we will support you to obtain it.  
• An order of merit may be created for future opportunities.

This initiative will introduce a continuous recruitment or periodic Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify and maintain a pool of skilled educators who are ready to step into training delivery as needs arise.

Candidates within the talent pool will be pre-assessed against the following requirements:

• Demonstrated vocational competency in Nursing
• Current training and assessment qualifications (e.g. TAE40122) or equivelant
• Proven industry currency

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute through:

• Casual or temporary teaching engagements
• Supporting backfill requirements
• Assisting with surge delivery demands to meet fluctuating training needs

This approach supports TQN’s workforce planning priorities by proactively addressing regional skill shortages in the Cairns, Townsville, Bowen and Thursday Island areas. It aligns with broader workforce strategies focused on:

• Addressing industry skill gaps
• Strengthening regional workforce capability
• Improving responsiveness to employer and industry needs

This is your opportunity to share your expertise and mentor Nursing professionals in a dynamic and enjoyable training environment. 

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 is for opportunities as they become available.

Why Join Us?

• Structured Non-Attendance Time - Full-time and part-time Educators benefit from approximately five (5) weeks per year of non-attendance time (pro-rata for part-time), aligned to the academic calendar to support planning and preparation.
• TAE Qualification Support - We will support you to obtain your Training and Assessment (TAE) qualification if you do not already hold it. 
• Work-Life Balance - Benefit from a structured teaching schedule with the opportunity to be home each night and weekend, supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. 
• Flexible Engagement Options - We offer a range of employment options to suit your individual circumstances and availability. 
• Shape the Future Workforce - Contribute to developing the next generation of skilled nurses 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. 
• Defence Leave Policy - TAFE Queensland proudly supports employees who serve as Defence Reservists, providing leave for approved Reserve service commitments.
• Reproductive Health Leave Policy - TAFE Queensland proudly supports employee wellbeing through providing staff with dedicated leave to manage reproductive health with dignity and flexibility. 

By joining the talent pool, you will play a key role in building local capability and supporting the future of the Nursing in North Queensland.

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.

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 December 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-683

For further information, please contact:

Joan McAlpine, Educational Team Leader - Community and health

••••@tafeqld.edu.au