Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Assessor

Multiple Full Time and Part Time Temporary opportunities available

$100,928 package includes salary ($88,922) pro rata (part time), plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

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 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 depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We're seeking dedicated Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) specialists to support learners across the Equity, Foundation Skills and Aboriginal Culture & Languages Faculty by joining our team of LLND Assessors. These assessors will be specifically engaged to conduct SEE (Skills for Education and Employment) pre‑training assessments for our faculty.

As an LLND Assessor, you will play a critical role in assessing learners’ Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills prior to enrolment in SEE programs. These assessments will help ensure that each learner is placed into the most appropriate learning pathway and receives the support they need to build confidence and succeed.

You will report centrally to the Educational Operations team and work closely with experienced Teachers and Head Teachers to undertake independent SEE pre‑training assessments, apply consistent and robust assessment strategies.

This is a highly rewarding and dynamic role within one of NSW’s most significant education providers. Success in this role requires strong capability with digital assessment tools, effective management of online technologies, and culturally responsive, learner‑centred communication to engage students across regional and metropolitan areas.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

About You

Success in this role requires strong capability with digital assessment tools, effective management of online technologies, and culturally responsive, learner‑centred communication to engage students across regional and metropolitan areas.

You will maintain up‑to‑date LLND assessment knowledge, foundation skills pedagogy, and culturally safe practice to ensure that SEE assessments are delivered consistently, accurately and in line with SEE program requirements.

Essential Requirements:

1. Appropriate technical or professional qualifications plus relevant industry experience, including meeting the minimum industry qualifications, certification and/or licensing requirements outlined in the relevant Training Package or accredited course.
   This includes:
   • Strong skills and experience in supporting Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) needs of students in an educational setting; and/or
   • Formal LLND qualifications, and
   • A sound understanding of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
2. Evidence of holding the appropriate qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training, specifically meeting the minimum requirements for SEE Assessors, which include holding one of the following assessment credentials:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or its successor
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set, or its successor
• TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set
• TAESS00001 Assessor Skill Set
• A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education or vocational education and training
• A secondary teaching qualification and one of the above assessor credentials.

To view full list of Essential Requirements and 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: Thursday 19th February at 11.55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Explain your understanding of vocational education and training (VET) compliance requirements, particularly in relation to assessment and moderation.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Peta.Handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Cara Schultz, Director Educational Operations via email at cara.schultz11@tafensw.edu.au or via phone on 0456864215

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process.

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. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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