Teacher

About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is the largest and most experienced provider of vocational education and training in the state, with a history of serving Queensland communities for over 130 years.
Each year TAFE Queensland enrols over 112,000 students across a network of over 50 campuses, in workplaces, online and in markets offshore. Our offering spans from foundation skills and entry level qualifications to higher education degrees across more than 500 programs.
Our unique structure and statewide delivery model supports our commitment to assisting the diverse needs of our students, from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and in regional and remote locations. Our responsive approach allows us to adapt our offerings to meet the needs of local industries by delivering training that strengthens local communities and provides real employment opportunities for graduates.
The distinguishing characteristic of all of TAFE Queensland's programs is that they are built to meet the needs of employers and the broader industry. Students engage in practical applied learning which gives them the skills they need to be job-ready and excel in their careers.
Your Opportunity
As a Teacher of TAFE Queensland, you will contribute to developing and delivering quality learning, teaching and assessment to a wide range of clients through:

- Outcome focussed vocational education and training (VET) programs;
- Linking with industry, schools, universities, community, other TAFE and VET providers;
- Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies; and
- Working in an environment of ongoing change and continuous improvement.

This position reports to the Engineering Business Manager
This is a Temporary, full-time opportunity, for a period of 12 months unless otherwise determined.
The position will be based primarily at Acacia Ridge however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- Display teaching competence and a commitment to a student centred approach.
- Lead and manage effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments with a focus on student engagement, progression and success.
- Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques, options and products which are responsive to various student cohorts, including commencing students and those with priority needs.
- Design, develop and implement assessment tools and processes that meet industry skills standards (i.e. endorsed components from National Training Packages).
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality of training and assessment provided to students.
- Develop effective working relationships with students, client groups and staff by participating in team meetings, industry reference groups, student events and forums, inviting feedback and engaging in reflection.
- Ensure that students adopt and practise accepted safety procedures and sustainability in the learning and assessment environment.
- Contribute to planning, design, development, implementation and review of educational programs.
- Participate in relevant professional learning activities to develop and maintain currency of personal and professional skills, knowledge and attitudes for both industry and learning, teaching and assessment.
- Undertake general administration duties including monitoring of student attendance and progression, facilitating access to educational support and providing effective feedback and advice.
- Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Safety First, Working Together, Focussing on Our Customer, Showing Initiative and Taking Responsibility.

How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will have the following key capabilities within the context of the key responsibilities outlined above:
1. Possess skills and knowledge of national training packages and accredited courses to support competency development and the ability to respond positively to industry and individual needs.
2. Demonstrate capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities including the development of industry relevant, flexible, innovative, technology enhanced learning options, training products and solutions.
3. Demonstrate capacity for initiative, self-management, teamwork and sustainable practice, with the ability to accept, promote and manage change through the use of well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Demonstrate commitment to self-development with the focus on maintaining skills contemporary industry and teaching practices and the use of educational technologies and Learning Management Systems to support learning.
5. Possess sound knowledge of safe, equitable and anti-discriminatory work practices and demonstrate ability to be flexible, inclusi