QLD Government
Teach Your Trade
 
 

How do you apply?

There are three ways to apply. You can email, post or deliver your application in person by following the process below.

 
Step 1
Read the position statement
 

Read the position statement and gain an understanding of what a trade teacher does and what is expected of this role.

Step 2
Complete the application coversheet
 

Ensure you have provided all the relevant details. You can select up to five preferences from our campus list where vacancies are available. If any information on your application coversheet is incomplete or more information is required from you, we may contact you by telephone or email.

Click here to download the application coversheet (DOC 78KB)

Step 3
Provide a structured resume (curriculum vitae)
 

Your resume needs to provide your personal details, education and qualifications, work history, skills and interests. It is also an opportunity for you to tell us about your successes at work.

Click here for further information on how to layout your resume

Step 4
Provide certified copies of qualifications and license where relevant
 

It is important for us to verify your trade qualifications so that we can ensure that you meet the requirements to teach your trade. The qualifications must be a certified copy. If you have an overseas qualification you need to have it assessed to establish the educational level compared with an Australian educational qualification. For more information visit http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/QualificationsRecognition.htm

Step 5
Referees
 

Include the name, position title, work address, relationship and contact details of three referees. Please note we are looking for independent feedback on your work history and your performance. It is preferable that at least one referee is a current or previous supervisor/manager.

Step 6
Covering letter
 

This is an opportunity for you to summarise your application and tell us about your strengths and achievements in relation to this role. You should also detail whether you are interested in full-time, part-time or casual employment and the geographical locations to which you would consider appointment.

Step 7
Submit application
 

EMAIL TO: teachyourtrade@deta.qld.gov.au
MAIL TO: LMB 2020 Archerfield Qld 4108
DELIVER TO: SkillsTech Australia, 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge or SkillsTech Australia, 776 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm

Please mark your application 'Private and Confidential' and to the attention of the Teach your trade recruitment team

Please note that if further information is required to assess your application, you may be contacted by a member of the Teach your trade recruitment team.

Information on employment opportunities (PDF 285KB) Department of Education, Training and the Arts Attracting and Retaining People Skills Treasury
 
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