Teacher - Drafting, Distance Learning

Your Opportunity

Are you ready to take your passion for engineering to the next level?

Do you have recent hands-on experience, recognised trade qualifications, and a genuine love for your craft? 

Why not inspire the next generation of tradespeople by sharing your knowledge, skills, and real-world expertise?

As a TAFE Teacher, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Australia’s manufacturing and engineering industries. Every day, you’ll see the impact of your teaching as students gain the technical expertise and confidence they need to thrive in their careers.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Distance Learning Teacher - Drafting to join our Engineering and Manufacturing team on a casual basis within our Engineering Educational Delivery team at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech at our Acacia Ridge campus.

This role provides high-quality training and assessment to students studying drafting qualifications through flexible and online delivery modes. 

This position is ideal for an industry professional who is passionate about developing future drafting professionals and supporting learners through distance education.

This position reports directly to the relevant Business Manager and Educational Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assessment to distance learning students enrolled in drafting qualifications.
• Maintain regular communication and support for students through email, telephone, Microsoft Team and other online learning platforms. 
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to support successful outcomes.
• Develop, review and update learning and assessment resources where necessary to enhance student learning.
• Ensure training and assessment practices comply with relevant regulatory, organisational and industry requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the drafting and engineering training area.

Benefits of working with us

 • 12.75% employer superannuation contributions and salary packaging options

 • Relocation assistance (financial support may be available)

 • Professional development and study assistance, including support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes

 • Wellbeing and social responsibility programs

 • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling and support

 • Corporate discounts on private health insurance, technology (Apple, Dell, Lenovo), fitness programs (Fitness Passport), and other retail offers

 • Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support

 • Recognition and reward programs, including annual awards and years-of-service milestones

 • Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies

 • Free on-site parking

Mandatory Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Certificate IV in Drafting as a minimum qualification.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Demonstrated industry experience within the engineering sector, including practical drafting knowledge and application.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students in a remote learning environment.
• Experience using digital communication and collaboration platforms
• The ability to work independently while managing student engagement and progression.

Highly Desirable

The following qualifications and experience would be considered advantageous:

• Diploma Technical or equivalent technical qualification.
• Advanced Diploma qualification in an engineering, drafting or related technical discipline.
• Previous experience delivering vocational education and training (VET).
• Experience developing learning resources, assessment materials and online learning content.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide:

 • a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 9:00am, Thursday 3 September 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-831

For any questions about the role, please contact:

Jason Carr 

Business Manager 

Phone : 07 3244 0***

Email: **********@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 & Culture

Phone: 07 3244 0***

Email: ************@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 the at we do:

• Show gratitude
• Collaborate proactively
• We do what we say
• Solutions focussed