Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Instructional Designer

Location negotiable (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-Time and Temporary Full-Time opportunities

$153,733 - $157,539 salary package - includes base salary ($135,445 - $138,798), 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 Focus, 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

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of high-quality, inclusive and industry-relevant education at TAFE NSW. As an Instructional Designer, you will collaborate with Faculty, subject matter experts and stakeholders to create engaging course content that meets student and community needs, supports diverse delivery modes, and aligns with compliance and quality standards. You’ll apply best practice instructional design principles, integrate emerging technologies, and manage multiple projects to deliver impactful learning experiences.

About you 

You are passionate about adult learning, innovation in education, and continuous improvement. You will bring proven experience in instructional design, with a strong focus on adult learning principles, curriculum development, and/or e-learning creation. You will also demonstrate a solid understanding of the standards and regulatory frameworks that govern vocational education and training. A relevant Degree or Diploma at AQF level 5-8 or equivalent, or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience, is required.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Instructional Designer 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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 26 January 2026

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (if applicable)
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words per response)

Targeted question: Describe a project where you designed and developed course materials that needed to meet diverse stakeholder needs. What was your role and how did you ensure alignment with the educational outcomes and quality standards?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au, 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Vicki Shearer, Project Manager, Vicki.Shearer@tafensw.edu.au, 0407 521 892

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.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and future positions that subsequently becomes vacant.

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

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