Teacher - Marine (Pacific Maritime Training Services)

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Fishery & Marine
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Cairns region
• Job ad reference: TQ2025-1142
• Closing date: 31-Jan-2026
• Yearly salary: $92930.03 - $116332.13
• Fortnightly salary:
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Temporary ~ Full-time
• Contact person: Adam.Morton@tafeqld.edu.au
• Contact details: Access the National Relay Service

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 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Australian 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, TAFE Queensland proudly delivers maritime training as part of our commitment to the Pacific Maritime Training Services (PMTS). This initiative ensures several Pacific Island Countries receive relevant training with a standardised approach. We are currently seeking applications from experienced former Royal Australian Navy or Royal New Zealand Navy officers to deliver and further expand the course offerings. We are specifically looking for experience in Junior Officer development, Navigation and Bridge Watchkeeping. 

This is your opportunity to share your expertise and mentor maritime professionals in a dynamic and enjoyable training environment. 

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!

TAFE Queensland regularly has vacancies (short and long term) for educators in various qualification delivery areas. This talent pool is for opportunities as they become available.

Why Join Us?

• Work Life Balance – Enjoy a stable schedule with the ability to be home every night. No extended deployments or time away from family
• Flexible contract arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape future maritime leaders.
• Supportive team environment with professional development options.
• Defence Leave Policy – We support your continued service as a Navy Reserve member by offering leave for approved Reserve duties.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

a. Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed;

• Operational experience in navigation or bridge watchkeeping.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong knowledge of COLREGS, bridge procedures, and maritime safety.
• Excellent communication and instructional ability.
• Ability to work in a structured training environment.

b. Possession of 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).

c.  Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;

d. Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;

e. Evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment.

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Former officer from RAN or RNZN
• Experience in officer training or instructional roles within Defence.
• Familiarity with simulator-based training.
• Current maritime qualifications or endorsements.

“*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.”

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 the following:

• A detailed resume;
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 31 January 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-1142

For further information, please contact:

Adam Morton, Business Manager - Pacific Maritime Training Servicies

Adam.MORTON@tafeqld.edu.au

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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