Lecturer Engineering and Mechanical Trade

Lecturer Engineering and Mechanical Trade Agency: Central Regional TAFE – Kalgoorlie WA Salary: $96,229 - $124,271 a year Employment type: Permanent Posted: 6 days ago, from Western Australia Government As of 15 December 2025, lecturing salary will be increased to $96,229 - $124,271 per annum. Central Regional TAFE is responsible for delivering customer focused, industry aligned training and pathways to higher education to build a skilled, productive, and employment ready workforce. We deliver 185 courses to 10,000 students each year across the Mid West region (Geraldton, Batavia Coast Maritime Institute and Technology Park), the Gascoyne region (Carnarvon and Exmouth), the Goldfields region (Kalgoorlie), and the Wheatbelt region (Northam, Merredin and Moora). We are an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Central Regional TAFE is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. About the role A lecturer’s primary role is to teach, facilitate learning and conduct assessment in traditional, new and innovative ways to a diverse range of clients. Lecturers will also be involved in providing consultancy, information and promotional services to industry, prospective students and community clients. The TAFE environment offers comprehensive industry based Training Packages and an underpinning quality system that provides a framework for delivery and assessment. To be successful you will have a relevant trade qualification (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of vocational or lecturing experience. You must be able to facilitate and encourage learning. If your qualification has been obtained overseas, the Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) offers a free assessment service to have your tertiary or higher education qualification recognised. For further information please visit: There is a minimum qualification required to deliver accredited vocational education and training (VET) as defined by the Registration Standards 2025. The current minimum qualification required is the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116, or TAE40110), or a secondary teaching qualification with an Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, or TAESS00024). Applicants who do not yet hold the minimum required VET credentials are still eligible to apply. However, Central Regional TAFE will require the successful candidate to be enrolled in, and have commenced training in, an approved training and assessment credential and record satisfactory progress to enable completion within two years from commencement. Work Benefits Salary packaging/sacrifice facility 12% employer superannuation contribution Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years Fifteen days personal leave Four weeks annual leave Four weeks professional leave Paid parental leave – 14 weeks Application Process Ready to apply? Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application. Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit: A comprehensive resume including two professional referees A written application addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF To submit your application, please click the "Apply for Job" button. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, contact Establishment and Recruitment on 3***. Applications close Monday, 12 January 2026 at 4:00pm (WST). Additional Conditions and Eligibility Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card. To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments). Over the next twelve months, candidates found suitable may be offered appointment to similar & subsequent vacancies within the College, other TAFE Colleges or across WA Government (subject to candidate permission being granted). Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr