Careers at TAFE NSW

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Education Support Officer of Maritime Studies

Ultimo or Strathfield location

Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)

Total remuneration package: $96,098, including base salary of $84,666, employer 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.

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

About the role

TAFE NSW are seeking two Education Support Officers to work within our Maritime teaching team. Both positions will be permanent full-time with one position being based on-site at Ultimo campus and the other focusing on the online delivery aspect of the course from Strathfield campus.

The role is responsible for supporting our Maritime students in their studies and with using our cutting-edge Maritime Simulation equipment 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. 

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:

• AMSA Master less than 24 metres certificate of competency OR AMSA Marine Engine Driver grade 2 certificate of competency OR Marine Mechanical or Electrotechnology trade qualification or equivalent
• Have relevant post-qualification experience in the industry relevant to your qualification
• Crucial to the role will be your high-level interpersonal and communication skills, including your ability to be proactive and show initiative

Highly Desirable

• Tech savvy with hands on mechanical skills

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 at 11.55pm (AEDT) Monday 2 March 2026

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Nicole Allen, Team Leader of Maritime via email at Nicole.Allen@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 9194.

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. 

An eligibility list valid for 18 months will be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled by this eligibility list.