Your Opportunity We have a permanent full-time opportunity for a dedicated and student-focused Teacher (Learning Support) to contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning support services across TAFE Queensland. This role plays a key part in supporting student success by delivering outcome-focused language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills training aligned to vocational contexts. The position is primarily based at our Bracken Ridge campus, with the flexibility to work across other SkillsTech campuses as required. As a Teacher (Learning Support), you will design, deliver and assess flexible and inclusive learning programs that respond to the diverse needs of learners, including students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. You will work across classroom-based, blended and distributed learning environments, applying contemporary teaching methodologies and foundation skills frameworks to support learner engagement, retention and progression. Central to this role is the ability to build effective relationships with students, educators, and internal stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with teaching teams and Student Support Services to embed foundation skills within vocational programs, contribute to assessment validation and moderation activities, and ensure learning and assessment practices meet national standards and organisational expectations. This position reports to the Manager, Student Support Services and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and shared responsibility, supporting TAFE Queensland's commitment to accessible, equitable and industry-responsive education and training. Key Responsibilities Display teaching competence/ability to acquire teaching competence. Lead and manage teaching and learning for the classroom, industry, distance and web-based clients. Utilise flexible, blended and distributed learning techniques, options and products to meet the changing needs of various client groups. Develop effective working relationships with students, client groups and staff by participating in team meetings, industry reference groups, student events and regional forums. Ensure that students/clients develop and practice accepted safety procedures in a learning environment. Contribute to research and planning/programming, development, implementation and review of subjects/courses. Participate in appropriate staff development programs to develop and maintain currency of personal and professional skills, knowledge and attitudes. Develop and implement assessment processes and tools that meet occupational skills standards (i.e. endorsed components from National Training Packages) and participate in validation and moderation activities relating to assessment processes and practices. Contribute to the success of cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Working Together, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility, Showing Initiative and Safety First. Benefits Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually) Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation Paid overtime arrangements may be available, according to operational requirements, with generous compensation Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting) 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products) Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software) Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance. Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition Pride Network for LGBTQIA employees and allies Free car parking How you will be assessed The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities: Possess knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market. Demonstrate capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities (including delivery, assessment and evaluation) including the development of flexible/innovative learning options, products and solutions. Demonstrate capacity for leadership, self-management and ability to work effectively as a team member, with the capacity to accept, promote and manage change while utilising well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrate commitment to self-development with the focus on qualifications/skills update and contemporary industry practices. Possess sound knowledge of safe, equitable and anti-discriminatory work practices and demonstrated ability to be flexible, responsive and deliver quality client service. Qualifications / Requirements Mandatory requirements: Possession of relevant formal vocational qualification/s at the level equivalent to or higher than the level to be delivered (i.e. industry qualification – certificate, trade certificate, diploma, degree or masters). Possession of one of the following training and assessment qualifications: TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills; TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. TAE50116/TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or Higher level qualification in adult education (Bachelor or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma) which includes a practicum component (refer Approved Higher Level Qualification list); and TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills, or demonstrated equivalence. In addition to general VET requirements, language, literacy and numeracy assessors at TAFE Queensland need to meet specific criteria related to foundation skills: Demonstrate sound knowledge of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and the ACSF levels being assessed (primarily ACSF Level 2). Have expertise, knowledge, and skills in contextualizing and assessing core skills (learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy) within a vocational context. Hold the TAESS00009 Address Foundation Skills in Vocational Practice Skill Set (or its successor TAESS00026), or an equivalent higher-level education qualification. Examples of equivalent qualifications include the TAE80113 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice or a relevant Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma of Education. Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview. Highly desirable: Sound knowledge of trade related mathematical principles. Previous experience working with students with English as a Second Language (ESL) backgrounds/Non-English-Speaking Backgrounds (NESB); and Sound knowledge of sensitivities surrounding effective engagement with various people from different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. How to apply If you're interested in this role, 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 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: 9:00am, Monday, 23 February 2026 Job Reference Number: TQ2026-52 For any questions about the role, please contact: Heidi Gould Manager Student Support 0427 642 570 Heidi.GOULD@tafeqld.edu.au If you have questions about workplace adjustments, accessibility, or our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, please contact: Amanda Laing People & CulturePhone: 07 3244 0765 Email: Amanda.LAING@tafeqld.edu.au 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 2023 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. In TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture, and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following agreed behaviours in all that we do: Show gratitude Collaborate proactively We do what we say * Solutions focussed
