Teacher, Nursing (Mental Health Specialisation)

About the role

TAFE Queensland is offering a permanent full-time Teacher position in its Nursing team, specialising in Mental Health, at the Caboolture campus. The role reports to the Educational Team Leader and brings nursing and mental health experience into the classroom to help shape the next generation of health professionals.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification in education or Nursing.
• Current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse.
• At least 5 years' experience in the health and nursing industry.
• Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed.
• Current Queensland driver's licence.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS worker screening clearance.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110) or an equivalent higher education credential for secondary teacher registration, plus one of the listed teacher or assessor skill sets or a higher-level vocational education qualification.

Required skills

• Knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning, including competency-based training and assessment.
• Evidence of professional development in vocational training, learning and assessment.
• Highly desirable: postgraduate qualification, contemporary clinical mental health expertise, online/mixed-mode delivery experience and student engagement skills.

What we offer

• Salary of $110,227.23 (gross) per year plus 12.75% superannuation.
• Four weeks recreation leave and five weeks non-attendance time each year.
• Paid overtime arrangements where available, flexible work options and salary packaging.
• Foundation Educator program to support new teachers.

Travel across the Brisbane region may be required. Applications include a resume with two referees and a two-page cover letter, submitted through the TAFE Queensland recruitment portal by 18 November 2026.