Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Head Teacher of Construction

Coffs Harbour location

Permanent Full Time

$131,576 package includes salary ($116,968 - $127,090), 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 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

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Construction students!  

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 have:

• Certificate III in Construction
• Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications in the discipline and a commitment to maintain technical currency
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience in residential construction gained no longer than five years previously
• Hold the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
• Evidence of successful completion of an approved program of teacher education, or evidence of successful completion of an acceptable teaching qualification*

*Current (AQF) Level 5 or higher qualification in Vocational Education and Training (VET) OR hold a TAE40122 or equivalent and commit to obtaining the AQF Level 5 or Higher qualification within 18 months of employment.

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 11.55pm AEST Monday 13 May 2024

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' 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 at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Peter Scollard, Director of Infrastructure, Energy and Construction via email at peter.scollard@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. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, 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.