Careers at TAFE NSW

Teacher of Aboriginal & Primary Health (Identified) - Paid to Learn

Yuin Country – Nowra Campus

Permanent Part-Time 0.6

Package range: $100,936 - $119,706. Package includes salary of $89,730 - $106,416 paid pro rata, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Applications close: Sunday 26 May 2024 at 11.55pm AEDT

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 shape 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.

About the role

We are seeking a world-class educator to inspire the next generation of Aboriginal & Primary Health students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent part-time (21 hours, 0.6 FTE) basis located at Nowra Campus, with travel to other South Coast campuses.

In this role you will deliver educational programs and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes. Share your passion for providing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People with a high quality and culturally safe healthcare. Teach students to work and communicate effectively in a primary healthcare support role with the safe use of medication and the ability to work legally and ethically. Be apart of an industry contributing to closing the gap and build a strong foundation for your students to continue their health care journey.

To find out more about the role, please click to view the Position Description.

Essential requirements:

• Aboriginality
• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander Primary Health Care Practice or Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health or Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. 
• Have a Current registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Hold the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week ‘Paid to Learn’ course.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in delivering a range of primary health care programs in partnership with Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander communities within the last five (5) years.

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation with their application. 

Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold the TAE40122 or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the TAE qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

For more information about this opportunity please check out the Frequently Asked Questions, or to attend one of our Virtual Yarn Sessions register your interest below: 

Thursday 9th May 12-1pm Register here 

Wednesday 15th May 6pm-7pm Register here 

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.

For ongoing positions in TAFE NSW, we require one of the following: 

• Australian Citizens 
• Australian Permanent Residents 
• NZ Citizens with current passport and valid working rights in Australia 

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (PDF)
• Confirmation of Aboriginality

How can I get support with my application?

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

General recruitment and/or adjustment enquiries: contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor, Rachael Honeysett via rachael.honeysett4@tafensw.edu.au or 7921 3369.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Andrea Purnell, Head Teacher of Nursing and Health via andrea.purnell2@tafensw.edu.au or 7921 1818. 

Aboriginal Candidate support: contact our Aboriginal Employment team via aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au or for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality 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.