Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Developer – Institute for Applied Technology

Meadowbank Campus

Full-time, Temporary until 30 June 2026

Salary package of ($131,911 - $142,056) includes base of ($116,219 - $125,157) p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

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

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

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Developer, you’ll design, build, and enhance innovative applications that deliver seamless and engaging user experiences for students and staff across NSW. Your work will drive the continuous improvement of TAFE NSW’s digital platforms, ensuring technology empowers learning, streamlines experiences, and supports the success of every user.

This role will be primarily based at Meadowbank campus, but you will be required to travel to Kingswood campus based on operational need.

About you 

You’re a skilled and collaborative developer with expertise in modern web technologies, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to turn complex requirements into intuitive, high-performing digital solutions.

To be successful in the role you will bring:

• Degree qualification in related field or equivalent significant industry experience.
• Experience developing web applications using PHP and SQL, HTML,CSS, JavaScript
• Knowledge of the following desirable Learning Management Systems, REST based Web Services, WEB Frameworks such as Angular, Unit Testing Tools.
• Unity WebGL experience will be advantageous.

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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 26 October 2025

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

• Your current resume (PDF)

• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt your technical skills or approach to meet a new or unexpected challenge in a development project. What was the situation, how did you adapt, and what was the outcome?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Braidie Stride at braidie.stride1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Manager Operations, Albert Cansino at albert.cansino@tafensw.edu.au

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

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.

An eligibility list, 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.