Talent Pool for Educators - Teacher / Casual Teacher - Maritime
TAFE Queensland North – Great Barrier Reef International Marine College - Cairns
Expression of Interest for temporary Full-time/Part-time Teachers and Casual Teacher positions
Please note: this is a talent pool for opportunities as they come available. Positions may be casual or temporary (part-time or full-time).
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 139 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named the State Winner of the 2022 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus 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 closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking dynamic and innovative Educators (teacher or tutor) to achieve outstanding results as a part of our industry leading, renowned organisation! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your education knowledge and expertise, support our students' skills and development and make a real difference.
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!
Job Reference Number: TQ2023-1609
Switch to teaching for that perfect work/life balance!
TAFE Queensland regularly has vacancies for educators in various positions in our Marine area. Express your interest today!
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
- Possession of relevant formal vocational qualifications (Certificate III minimum, Australian equivalent); and
- The ability to demonstrate a broad range of current industry skills and experience, with 5 or more years industry experience in Maritime in any of the following areas:
DECK
MAR20321 / PBR / SMN1 / SMN2
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) or higher or Royal Australian Navy equivalent and;
- Minimum of 5 years maritime industry experience as a Leading Seaman Boatswain’s Mate or above within the last 5 years.
MAR30921 & MAR40320 / JOC / NOC / CC / XO / CO
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) or equivalent or Royal Australian Navy Bridge Warfare Certificate
- Minimum of 5 years maritime industry experience in command roles or as an Officer of the Watch / Navigating Officer or above within the last 5 years.
MAR30220
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Ratings)
- Minimum of 5 years relevant maritime industry experience
ENGINEERING
MAR30821 & MAR40220 /PBR / TM1-MP / TL2-MP / BTO
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) or higher; or Royal Australian Navy equivalent; and
- Minimum of 5 years maritime industry experience as a Chief Engineer or Second Engineer within the last 5 years.
SAFETY & SURVIVAL
MARSS00033 Certificate of Safety Training & SSMAR0017 Advanced Fire Fighting
- Safety Training Certification Skill Set
- Prevent, Control and Fight Fires on Board a Vessel (Advanced Firefighting) Skill Set
- Minimum of 5 years relevant maritime industry experience
VESSEL MASTER
- Master <24m Near Coastal licence or higher
- Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal licence or higher
- Minimum of 5 years relevant maritime industry experience in command roles
SIMULATOR OPERATOR
- Minimum of 3 years relevant simulation operations experience (ideally using Kongsberg software)
- Highly desirable – maritime industry experience (commercial or Defence)
We are looking for someone who is flexible, innovative and adaptable to the changing demands of training markets and industry needs and enjoys working with a diverse range of students and stakeholders.
To become a TAFE Queensland teacher, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:
- TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
- TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills and TAEASS502 Design and Develop Assessment Tools;
- TAE50111 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training;
- TAE50116 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or its successor;
- TAE50211 - Diploma of Training Design and Development;
- TAE50216 - Diploma of Training Design and Development, or its successor;
- Higher-level qualification in adult education (approved by TAFE Queensland).
Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.
*If you do not possess any of the above training and assessment credentials, we encourage you to express your interest as we can offer a pathway to attaining a qualification on the job.
Salary
- Casual - $99.95 gross per hour (TAFE Queensland Educators’ Certified Agreement 2019)
- Teacher - $81,868.18 - $92,669.14 gross per annum (TAFE Queensland Educators’ Certified Agreement 2019)
Benefits
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- 4 weeks Recreation Leave (accrued annually)
- 5 weeks Non-Attendance Time (NAT) programmed annually for preparation
- Access to paid professional development
- Paid overtime arrangements may be available as per operational requirements
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 a detailed resume, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two (2) referees.
Closing date:
This talent pool will be open to February 2024
For further information, please contact:
Maree Butler, Director - Trades and Transport
M: 0409 497 ***; or
Gimmi Menel, Faculty Manager - Maritime
P: 07 4750 5***