Lecturer Automotive | Salary: $93,426 - $120,651 pa pro-rata

Location: Geraldton

Unit/Division: Training Employment Pathways

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual

Position No: Pool Ref CRL014.25P

Closing Date: 2026-01-30 4:00 PM

About the TAFE

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 in 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 who is committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce that welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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 the provision of consultancy, information and promotional services to industry, prospective students and community clients.

To support this process the TAFE environment offers comprehensive industry based Training Packages and an underpinning quality system that provides a framework for delivery and assessment.

Key Requirements

• You will have a Certificate III in Automotive in either Heavy Commercial (Heavy Diesel), Plant Mechanical, or Agricultural Mechanical Technology, along with extensive industry experience.


• You will have at least 5 years of vocational or lecturing experience relevant to this position with an ability to facilitate and encourage learning.


• It is preferred that applicants already possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or higher recognised teaching qualification) or can demonstrate progression towards the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent).

Work Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging/sacrifice facility


• 11.5% employer super contribution


• Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years


• Fifteen days personal leave


• Four weeks annual leave


• Four weeks professional leave


• Flexible working hours


• Paid parental leave – 14 weeks

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.

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: CRL014.25P

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:

• A current Resume including two professional referees


• A brief cover letter (max. two pages) demonstrating skills & experience against requirements of position

Other Conditions and Eligibility

This is an extend recruitment pool, the following should be noted:

• You can submit your application at any time.


• Assessment of applications is expected to be conducted every 3 months; however, we may assess applications at other times depending on operational needs.


• You will be advised of the outcome and will have the opportunity to seek feedback and reapply at a later date should you be found unsuccessful.


• Suitable applicants will be placed in the pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.


• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 December 2026.


• Central Regional TAFE reserves the right to extend or cease advertising at any given time in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

For further information please go to: https://migration.wa.gov.au/our-services-support/overseas-qualifications-unit-oqu

Please contact Nichole Kostal, Portfolio Manager, Automotive Engineering & the Regions on 08 9956 2741 or nichole.kostal@crtafe.wa.edu.au