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- Continuing, Full‑Time (36.25 hours per week, with potential for overtime)

- Total Remuneration $123,737 to $137,091 pa (including salary of $104,560 to $115,844 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

- Equivalent Hourly Rate: $55.27 to $61.24 per hour

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Get off the tools and into teaching

Are you an experienced Auto Electrician ready for a change? Why not use your hands‑on experience to inspire the next generation of tradespeople. CQUniversity is on the lookout for industry pros who want to get off the tools – at least to some extent – and get into teaching. You’ll deliver training for the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, using your real‑world expertise to prepare students for the workplace.

A minimum qualification in Automotive Electrical Technology is required. Dual‑trade candidates, particularly those with a qualification in Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or another complementary trade, will be highly regarded.

Get paid to work and study

No teaching experience? No worries If you’re passionate about your trade and enjoy mentoring, we’ll support you in becoming a qualified trainer. You'll earn while you complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, with guidance from our team every step of the way.

Consider a change in scenery and make the move to Regional Queensland

Relocate to the Mackay Region and enjoy a coastal lifestyle with stunning beaches, a welcoming community, and easy access to the Whitsundays. Plus, our relocation assistance will help make your move smooth and stress‑free (and almost cost‑free).

This is your chance to take your career in a new direction while making a real impact in the trades industry. Discover more about becoming a School of Trades Teacher for CQUniversity's here.

Be Rewarded

- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award‑winning superfund)

- 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)

- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave

- No coal board medicals or site inductions

- No night shifts or FIFO – local work

- 7.25 hours engaged service leave

- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

- Possession of a relevant qualification in automotive electrical technology or similar.

- Willingness to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122), if not already completed.

- Knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market.

- Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being delivered.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Friday, 28 November 2025

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1‑2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post‑study work rights are encouraged to apply.

Tel: (07) 4980 4140

Email: t.j.robson@cqu.edu.au

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