We have an opportunity for an experience Lecturer in Automotive to join our team on a permanent basis. This role has the flexibility to be either full-time or part-time.
South Regional TAFE (SR TAFE) is dedicated to delivering a diverse range of nationally recognised programs throughout the Great Southern and South West regions of Western Australia. With a presence spanning 12 campuses from Bunbury to Esperance and from Albany to Narrogin, we offer flexible delivery options, including on-site, online and workplace-based programs.
Our commitment is to provide responsive, sustainable and innovative training that honours the rich diversity of our community. This significant role ensures the college remains well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of both industry and the broader community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we continually strive to strengthen the diversity and capability of our workforce to reflect the rich diversity of our student community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under), people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women in non-traditional areas.
For more information, visit www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
About the role
The lecturer’s primary role is to teach, facilitate learning, assess and mentor students in accordance with relevant curriculum and/or training package requirements. Lecturers also undertake Professional Activities and Activities Related to Delivery. In order to maintain quality educational services, lecturers are required to keep abreast of technological and other developments in their field through professional development to provide up-to-date information and advice to the College and industry, where appropriate.
At South Regional TAFE’s Esperance campus, the Automotive Lecturer plays a key role in developing the next generation of skilled professionals. This position involves training and mentoring both new and existing apprentices across the light and heavy vehicle sectors, as well as engaging with school-aged students through pre-apprenticeship program.
If you have experience and expertise in Light and/or Heavy automotive industry to plan, develop and deliver training and assessment to students in this study area, we encourage you to apply.
Relevant Qualification and Experience
To be eligible for employment applicants must hold either of the below qualifications or equivalent and have a minimum of 5 years working in the area of expertise.
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
There is a minimum qualification required to deliver accredited vocational education and training (VET) as defined by the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards), or its successors. 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 South Regional TAFE will require the successful candidate to be enrolled, and have commenced training in, an approved training and assessment credential and record satisfactory progress to enable the credential to be completed within two years from commencement.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Lisa McMillan, Regional Campus Manager on (08) 6371 3531 or via email lisa.mcmillan@srtafe.wa.edu.au
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- 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
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
How 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 submit by the closing date detailed below.
- A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
- A brief covering letter not exceeding two pages demonstrating your skills and experience against the requirements of the position as outlined in the attached JDF
- Certified qualifications, licences and registrations (2MB limit per attachment)
Authorised people who are able to certify qualifications/registrations/identification, as listed in the Statutory Regulations 2018 (Cth), include teachers, pharmacists, and permanent public servants of at least 5 years. Statutory Regulations 2018 (Cth)
Advertised Reference Number: SRL007.26S
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
Other 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).
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months.
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
SR TAFE has a shutdown period of up to 12 working days over Christmas/New Year. Arrangements for paid leave in advance or leave without pay during the shutdown period will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Monday 9 February 2026 at 4:00pm (WST)
