Teacher Aide, Industrial Technology and Design - Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre

About this job

Who We Are:

The Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (BYETC) is a unique Department of Education school located within the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre in Wacol.

Supporting young people aged 10-18, BYETC plays a vital role in empowering students to build knowledge, develop practical skills, and strengthen the values needed for positive decision-making and future success.

At BYETC, education is more than a classroom experience—it's a pathway to opportunity. Our dedicated team works closely with students to foster confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose, helping them make constructive choices both during and beyond their time in detention.

Operating 48 weeks per year, BYETC offers a structured yet rewarding teaching environment. Teachers benefit from the same leave entitlements as those in mainstream schools, with scheduled breaks often occurring outside standard school holiday periods.

We encourage prospective candidates to connect with us and discover how BYETC's programs are shaping brighter futures through education and training.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

We are seeking competent Teacher Aides who can support both general classroom environments and our Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) department.

Industrial Technology and Design

• A Manual Arts Teacher Aide will support Manual Arts teachers by preparing equipment, tools, and materials prior to classes. Responsibilities also include constructing project examples, maintaining stock and equipment, performing general cleaning duties, and assisting students with their practical work during lessons.
• The ideal applicant will have experience in the building, construction, or metalwork industry, along with the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and support student learning in a workshop environment.

Horticulture

• A Horticultural Teacher Aide supports trainers in delivering practical, hands-on learning for students completing a Certificate I in Horticulture.
• The role involves assisting students to develop skills in landscaping, lawn maintenance, nursery operations, plant propagation, and irrigation.
• The Teacher Aide models safe work practices, reinforces training instructions, and helps maintain tools, equipment, and grounds to industry standards.
• The ideal applicant brings experience in horticulture or nursery work, demonstrates a genuine passion for gardening, and is committed to supporting students to build confidence, practical skills, and pathways into employment.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Application Downloads

MSR688692_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf