Become a VET Educator and start a new chapter in your career

Are you a resources industry professional looking for a rewarding change? Create a lasting impact and experience the incredible satisfaction of mentoring the next generation of technical experts in the resources sector.

Join TAFE Queensland as a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Educator and make a real impact by equipping Queenslanders with the skills and knowledge needed for jobs of the future in the mining industry. Inspire students by sharing your expertise and developing their skills, capability and confidence to excel in the resources sector.

Why transition to a career as a VET Educator?

• Achieve work-life balance – enjoy a career that offers stability, flexibility and the opportunity to spend more quality time with family, all while continuing to do meaningful work.
• Empower the next generation – become a VET Educator and mentor aspiring tradespeople who are eager to learn from someone who has mastered the trade.
• Stay at the cutting edge – VET Educators remain at the forefront of industry trends while empowering students to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
• Transform your career – working as a VET Educator offers fulfillment, rewarding experiences and a range of benefits and entitlements.
• Explore career progression opportunities – broaden your skills and realise your leadership potential through a range of professional development pathways.

The Queensland Future Skills Partnership are searching for the following trade professionals with qualifications and experience in the following areas:

• Heavy Plant Machinery
• Electrical
• Fitting and Machining
• Metal Fabrication
• Networking
• Automation and Industry 4.0.

Highly desirable:

• Current autonomous technologies experience (any industry area)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Don’t have an approved training and assessment qualification?

No problem, the Queensland Future Skills Partnership project team will assist you through this process.

Complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) in a way that fits your life and work commitments.

The Queensland Future Skills Partnership will cover your course fees and provide comprehensive mentoring to ensure your career transition is smooth and stress-free. This support is available until December 2025.

Join our teams of passionate VET Educators and make a difference!

Full-time, part-time and casual positions available across Queensland.

Real world industry experience and a genuine passion for sharing your knowledge are integral qualities of an exceptional VET Educator.