TAFE Teacher - Refrigeration

About this Opportunity

Continuing, Full-Time
School of Trades
CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
Total Remuneration $120,134 to $133,0+8 pa (including salary of $101,515 to $112,470 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading) – with the opportunity for overtime
Equivalent Hourly Rate: $53.66 to $5+.46 per hour
Progression beyond Teacher Step 4 will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained.
Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Get off the tools and get into teaching

Looking to put your refrigeration expertise to work in a new way? CQUniversity is seeking an experienced refrigeration technician who is ready to pass on their skills and inspire the next generation. Make the move from the tools to the classroom and enjoy a rewarding teaching role.


In this position, you’ll play a vital part in delivering the Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, providing students with the practical, job-ready training they need to succeed in the industry. Your hands-on experience will be highly valued as you bring real-world insights into both the classroom and workshop.


Whether you’re guiding practical sessions, facilitating discussions, or mentoring up-and-coming apprentices, your knowledge will help shape the future of the trade - and your own career.

Get paid to work and study

No teaching experience? No worries! If you're passionate about your trade and enjoy mentoring, we’ll support you in becoming a qualified trainer. You’ll be paid to earn while you learn the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, with full support from our team. Gain the qualifications to teach while working in a role that offers great job security and career progression.

Consider a change in scenery and make the move to Regional Queensland

Relocate to the Rockhampton Region and discover a city steeped in history, set along a picturesque riverfront and proudly known as the Beef Capital of Australia. Enjoy a thriving local culture, great dining, and easy access to the stunning Capricorn Coast. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, it’s the perfect place to embrace an outdoor lifestyle. Explore the Keppel Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef, where pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters offer the perfect escape for snorkelling, diving, and relaxation. Best of all, our generous relocation assistance makes your move smooth, stress-free, and almost cost-free.


This is your chance to take your career in a new direction while making a real impact in the trades industry. Discover more about becoming a School of Trades Teacher for CQUniversity here.

Be Rewarded

17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
No coal board medicals or site inductions
No night shifts or FIFO - local work
7.25 hours engaged service leave
Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Position Requirements

Possession of a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent) Australian trade qualification.
Hold a current restricted electrical work licence.
Willingness to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122), if not already completed.
Knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market.
Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being delivered.
Willingness to obtain a Gas Work Licence (Hydrocarbon Refrigerant).
Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:5+pm, Sunday, 11 May 2025



Job Requisition ID: 5+60


Contact Details:

Kirsty O'Regan

(07) 4+20 2127