Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Education Support Officer (Building and Construction)

Strathfield Campus

Permanent Full-Time

$82,200 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926 - $78,289), plus employer's contribution to 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 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

TAFE NSW are seeking an Education Support Officer to support our online students in TAFE Digital! The role is responsible for providing tutorial and administrative support to learners studying within the Building and Construction industry as advised by a teacher. 

In the role, you will work closely to supplement and support the teaching activities by providing follow-up instruction as provided by a teacher and opportunities to practice skills to enhance the educative experience and engagement. 

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students. 

Note: This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessment.

About You

You will bring with you a passion to make a sustained and meaningful impact on industry and learners when sharing your subject knowledge expertise from industry and an appropriate vocational qualification.  

To be successful in this role you must possess:

• Certificate IV in Building and Construction or above/equivalent.
• Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
• 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.
• 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

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 11.55pm AEST 20 May 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (uploaded as one combined PDF file)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please explain your current Building and Construction experience and how you maintain your technical currency with anything related to the industry.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Shay El-ardenli, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email shayma.elardenli@tafensw.edu.au, and 02 7921 0896.   

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Huseyin Hassan, Head Teacher of Building and Construction, via email at huseyin.hassan3@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7920 4557.

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.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.