• Promote & contribute to the sports you love.
• Opportunities exist in a number of specialised fields
• Train in an industry setting with real life integrated learning

About Us

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. We have recently been named the State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland 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, Brisbane 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 core values and behaviours in all that we do:

• Safety First
• Focusing on our customer
• Taking responsibility
• Showing initiative
• Working together

Your Opportunity

Are you a coach or sports industry administrator looking for a career that is challenging but also rewarding? Do you have a passion for the sports industry, recent industry experience and industry qualifications? Have you considered sharing your knowledge and skills with future industry experts?

The Role

As an Educator in the Academy of Sport Team, you will support quality learning for students who are interested in pursuing a career in sport coaching, game development and/or in a sporting administration roles. 

This will involve creating and delivering training programs, evaluating student performance, and providing effective feedback and guidance to support identified continuous improvement opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will require strong educational delivery and communication skills, as you will be working closely with students, athletes, coaches, industry partners and other members of the Academy of Sport Team. A strong understanding of the relevant sporting industry is required, as well as experience in developing and delivering training programs.

You will be responsible for keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the sports industry, and sharing this knowledge with your students and colleagues. You may also be required to participate in research projects, through collaboration with sporting organisations to promote and support student development opportunities.

We have multiple part-time and full-time temporary fixed-term opportunities available until 30 June 2025 (unless otherwise determined) across locations within the Brisbane Region.

This position reports to the Educational Team Leader.

Specialised Fields 

We are seeking educators with a focus in these specialised fields:

• AFL
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Football
• Hockey
• Gymnastics
• Rugby League
• Rugby Union; and
• with links to the sports industry as a whole. 

Salary

The salary range for a TAFE Queensland Teacher Step 1-4 is $88,547.03 - $100,232.42 (gross) per annum, depending on educational qualifications held and teaching experience.

Benefits 

• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Professional development, study assistance and support to return to industry for currency and competency purposes
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition

Mandatory Requirements 

Applicants must possess the following:

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

• SIS20321 – Certificate II in Sport Coaching 
• SIS30521 – Certificate III in Sport Coaching
• SIS30421 – Certificate III in Sport - Athlete
• SIS50321 – Diploma of Sport

and/or equivalent industry qualifications and/or experience.

• Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;
• 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;
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card). For further information, please access: bluecard.qld.gov.au;
• Current Queensland Driver’s license.

Additionally, to become a Educator, Academy of Sport, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; or
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or 
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; plus:
  • TAELLN411 or its successor or TAELLN401A; and
  • TAEASS502 or its successor or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B; or
• A credential issued by a higher education provider which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher and one (1) of the following credentials:
  • TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor, or 
  • TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
  • TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set; or 
• A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).

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

Not sure if you are qualified or experienced enough? 

Please note applicants need not necessarily possess teaching experience, as the right candidate may be trained and developed through coaching, mentoring and partnering. Importance is placed on possession of the appropriate qualifications, industry experience and the right attitude. 

TAFE Queensland can support in the upskilling process to obtain a Certificate IV Training and Assessment qualification for the right candidate. This will allow you to develop and deliver training programs effectively and assess the competency of students. Completing this qualification will enhance your skills and knowledge as an Educator and provide you with a valuable professional development opportunity to benefit your future career.

For more information about how we could support you in your journey to becoming a Educator, Academy of SPort, please read about our Foundation Educator program on the TAFE Queensland website.

For further information on our Academy of Sport programs and sponsors, please visit our website.