Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Assessor

Ultimo, St Leonards, St George and Meadowbank campuses

Permanent Part Time 17.5 hours per week

$100,478 package includes salary ($88,922) – pro rata, 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 are currently seeking passionate and motivated individuals with relevant qualifications and experience in the nursing sector to join our team. We have 4x permanent part-time positions available across the following locations: Ultimo, St Leonards, St George, and Meadowbank.

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 Sydney.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

About You

We are looking for passionate and engaged individuals who have the ability to meet the following essential requirements:

1. Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent (minimum)
2. Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
3. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
4. Three years post-qualification experience in the Nursing sector (minimum), gained no longer than five years ago
5. Demonstrated ability to assess students against competency-based skills tasks
6. Understanding of the content of learning materials and the processes used in the discipline, and a commitment to maintain professional currency.
7. Commitment and ability to provide feedback in an adult learning environment + motivate and encourage students

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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: Sunday 24 August 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.

Don’t have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Sarah Aitchison, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au or call 0435 078 206.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Kylie Brennan, Head Teacher – Nursing via email at Kylie.Brennan@tafensw.edu.au

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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