Careers at TAFE NSW

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Assessor of Nursing - Paid to Learn

Taree Campus (requires travel across the region, including Forster)

Permanent part-time (14 hours per week)

$103,956 Salary Package: includes salary $91,590 per annum paid pro-rata, plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 15th November 2026

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. 

About the role

We’re seeking passionate and motivated individuals with relevant qualifications and experience in the Nursing sector to join our team as an Assessor of Nursing on a permanent part-time (14 hours per week) basis located at Taree Campus.

TAFE Assessors carry out independent assessments and grading for students, with a focus on supporting students to complete tasks, as well as identifying areas for further training. Assessors work within a team of industry professionals in an engaging environment. Successful candidates in this role will be required to support students whilst on clinical placement, with the ability to work across a number of healthcare facilities across the region not limited to but including Forster and Taree.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

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

Essential Requirements:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 'Paid to Learn' Assessor Skill Set course for up to 8 weeks. Increased hours up to full time maybe required during this period.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET assessing qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to assessing with guaranteed work following successful completion of the up to 8-week Assessor Skills Set course. Those who already hold the appropriate assessing qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

For more information about this opportunity or to attend one of our virtual drop-in sessions, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) or click below:

Session Times

Session #1 Friday 30 October 12pm - 1pm

Session #2 Thursday 5 November 9am - 10am

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications plus licences (upload as one PDF file). Certified copied preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question (max 300 words): Describe a time when someone needed extra support to complete a task successfully. How did you help them and what was the result?

How can I get support with my application? For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: please contact Sarah Willmott – Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email: sarah.willmott@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7920 3493

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Anne MacLeod – Team Lead Health, via email: Anne.MacLeod@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7920 4495.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!