Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Assessor - Children's Education

Location: Opportunities available at Ultimo and Randwick campuses

1 x Permanent Full Time – Randwick

1 x Permanent Part Time – Ultimo (17.5 hrs/week)

1 x Permanent Full Time – Ultimo

$103,956 salary package - includes base salary $91,590, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro rata for part time position)

 At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Children’s Education students by joining our team of Assessors for the following opportunities:

• 1 x Permanent Full-Time position – Randwick campus
• 1 x Permanent Part-Time position – Ultimo campus (17.5 hours per week)
• 1 x Permanent Full-Time position – Ultimo campus

As an Assessor you will carry out independent assessments and grading for students, with a focus to support students in achieving the completion of tasks and identify areas that may require further training.

You will work within a team of industry professionals in an engaging environment and provide facilitation to students undertaking work placement. You will also assess students during their simulations for practical skills.

Successful candidates in this role will be required to support students whilst they take on practical experience either in an Early Childhood Education setting or on TAFE NSW campus.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

About You

You are a dedicated Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional with a strong understanding of compliance and hands‑on experience conducting and moderating assessments. Organised, proactive and approachable, you communicate clearly, embrace digital tools, and genuinely enjoy supporting adult learners. You value inclusive relationships and take pride in motivating learners and helping them succeed

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (AQF level 7) AND a post graduate qualification (AQF level 8) in a related field.
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Evidence of holding the appropriate qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details.
4. Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Role Description

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT 17 May 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (uploaded as one combined PDF file)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Explain the role of feedback in assessing learners and describe how assessors can work effectively with students by applying appropriate techniques and considerations when providing written feedback on assessments. 

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 79215325

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact, Rachel Cowie, Team Leader Childhood Education via email at rachel.cowie1@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.