Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Assessor – Travel Tourism and Events

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Part Time (0.4 FTE/14 hours)

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

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 Travel Tourism and Events students by joining our team of assessors in this permanent part-time (0.4 FTE/14 hours) role.

An Assessor is a rewarding and dynamic educational role in the most celebrated education institution in NSW. You’ll collaborate with experienced Teachers and Head Teachers to conduct independent assessments, student role plays, implement assessment strategies, and identify areas where students may need extra support.

Success in this role means being confident with digital tools, managing technology effectively, and using adaptive communication skills to connect with learners online.

You will be committed to keeping industry knowledge relevant and current to ensure you are able to prepare students for work in the travel, tourism of events industry.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

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.

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Travel, Tourism or Events.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in the tourism, travel or events industry, gained no longer than five (5) years.

1. Evidence of holding the appropriate qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document here for details.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct assessments, student roleplays, validations and moderations in the VET environment.
3. Demonstrated understanding of VET regulatory compliance requirements.
4. Understanding of the content of learning materials and the processes used in the discipline, and a commitment to maintain professional currency.
5. High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and good organisational skills.
6. Commitment and ability to provide feedback in an adult learning environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
7. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team.
8. Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

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

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close at 11:55 pm AEDT Sunday 25th October 2026

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

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

Targeted Question: Provide an example that demonstrates your understanding of vocational education and training (VET) compliance requirements, particularly in relation to assessment and moderation.

Additional Information:

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Fleur Taylor, Head Teacher Tourism and Hospitality via email fleur.taylor1@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Shweta Yadav Talent Acquisition Advisor via email Shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 2961

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.

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

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