Teacher, Academy of Sport

Teacher, Academy of Sport – Vacancy Details

Synopsis

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work:

- Safety First

- Focusing on our customer

- Taking responsibility

- Showing initiative

- Working together

Join the TAFE Queensland Academy of Sport – Inspire, Lead, and Shape the Future

Are you a passionate coach, educator, or sport professional ready to make a real impact? TAFE Queensland’s Academy of Sport is searching for dynamic, motivated individuals to join our team as part‑time Teachers, delivering world‑class sport education to the next generation of athletes and industry leaders.

The Role

As a TAFE Teacher in Academy of Sport, you’ll do more than teach - you’ll ignite ambition, unlock potential, and guide students on their journey to sporting and professional excellence. Your industry expertise will shape the careers of future athletes, coaches, and sport professionals.

You’ll work directly with students in Brisbane‑based schools, bringing your knowledge and energy into classrooms, gyms, and sporting fields. You’ll help students balance their academic and sporting ambitions, preparing them for success both on and off the field.

Whether you’re delivering hands‑on learning in classrooms, coaching on the field, or supporting students at major sporting venues, every day brings new opportunities to connect, inspire, and make a difference.

We have multiple temporary part‑time (0.28 FTE) Teacher positions available until 31 December 2026 (unless otherwise determined) to join our Academy of Sport team delivering to our TAFE at Schools cohorts in a range of fields including:

- Queensland Touch

- Rugby League

- E‑Sports

This position is primarily based at TAFE Queensland Brisbane’s South Bank campus and reports to the Education Manager, Academy of Sport.

Salary

The salary range for a Teacher is $92,930.03 - $116,332.13 per (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary.

Benefits

- Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)

- Five (5) weeks Non‑Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation

- Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes

- Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)

Mandatory Requirements

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

- Certificate II Sports Coaching

- Certificate III Sports Coaching

- Possession of one of the following training and assessment credentials:

- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor;

- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;

- TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;

- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor;

- TAE50111 or TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training;

- TAE50211 or TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development;

- A secondary teaching qualification and one (1) of the following credentials:

- TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor;

- TAESS00011 or TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor;

- A higher‑level qualification in adult or vocational education;

- Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;

- Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;

- Current 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.

- Working with Children Check (Blue Card). For further information, please access: http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/;

- Current Queensland ‘c’ class Driver’s license.

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

Not sure if you are qualified or experienced enough?

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.

Highly Desirable

- Previous experience at a tier 1 sports organisation within your chosen field

- Previous experience in the digital eSports field.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please provide the following

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

- a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your experience, skills and abilities and responds to the ‘How you will be assessed’ criteria.

- Applications must be submitted via TAFE Queensland’s Recruitment Portal.

Candidate applications may be considered for same or similar vacancies within 12 months of original advertisement closing date.

Closing date

4:00pm, Tuesday 28 October 2025

Job Reference Number

TQ2025-929

For further information, please contact:

Nathan Gill, Education Manager, Academy of Sport

Nathan.Gill@tafeqld.edu.au

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