Heavy Vehicle Teaching Opportunity

7 days ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia TasTAFE Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Us

As Tasmania's publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state's economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.

TasTAFE aspires to be a place of innovation, creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently, and increasing access for all.

The Role

TasTAFE is on the lookout for experienced, trade-qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics/Diesel Fitters who are curious about a different kind of challenge - shaping the next generation of skilled tradies.

You don't need teaching experience - just solid hands-on knowledge and a willingness to share it. We'll support you with the training you need to step confidently into a teaching role.

Why consider becoming a teacher at TasTAFE?

  • Use your trade skills in a new way
  • Enjoy better work-life balance with regular hours and generous leave
  • Be part of a supportive, respected teaching team
  • Make a genuine impact - help our apprentices build skills and confidence

Thinking about it but not sure?

No pressure - just call our Talent Team on We'll arrange a confidential chat with one of our current teachers so you can hear firsthand what the job is really like. You might be surprised at what's possible.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.

Join TasTAFE

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to submit your resume (no cover letter is required) asap. To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our Talent Team know during selection.

TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.   We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.

TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.

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