Queensland Government funded places for aspiring TAFE teachers

Status

Open Now

Opens

Closes

Scholarship Value

Varies

Funding Type

External

Got industry experience and enjoy helping others learn? You could make a great TAFE teacher.

CQUniversity has limited places available to support eligible students to complete TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and make the career shift into teaching. 

As a scholarship recipient, you could have your course costs covered, receive cash payments at course milestones, develop practical skills in work placements and be supported throughout your study and after graduation to help you transition into your new career.

If your scholarship application is unsuccessful, you may be considered for a low-cost TAE place, subject to eligibility and available funding. Under this initiative, a low-cost TAE place will mean your course costs are $300 and refundable on completion. 

Measures to Strengthen the VET Workforce is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and Queensland Government. This initiative is being delivered jointly by TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity Australia. 

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship or a low-cost TAE place, you must:

  • Be a Queensland resident;
  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold an eligible visa that allows sufficient time to study and work in Australia;
  • Hold a Certificate III level or higher VET qualification;
  • Have relevant and current industry experience and skills in the area you intend to teach;
  • Be intending to work as a VET trainer or teacher within an RTO (a requirement for scholarship places only).

Priority candidates

Your application may be prioritised if you:

  • Are transitioning or recently transitioned from the Australian Defence Force;
  • Are a parent returning to the workforce;
  • Have experience in and intend to teach in one of these industries: automotive, building and construction, care and support services, electrical, electrotechnology, refrigeration, renewable energy, engineering, information and communication technology (ICT), cybersecurity, autonomous technologies, nursing and health.

To apply, please download and complete these forms:

Submit your completed forms and online application by 24th August 2026.