Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Accounting and Finance

Port Macquarie Campus

Permanent Part-time (17.5 hours per week)

$108,542 - $128,724 package includes base salary ($95,630 - $113,411 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (Part Time on Pro-rata basis)  

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

About the role

The role of a TAFE NSW teacher is to support, guide, and enrich the learning experience of our students. As a professional educator, you’ll deliver educational programs and facilitate learning that empowers students to achieve their goals.

We are looking for exceptional educators to inspire and guide the next generation of Accounting and Finance professionals!

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

This is a permanent part time role, working 17.5 hours per week at the TAFE NSW Port Macquarie campus. 

About You 

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold at minimum a Diploma in Accounting and Finance or related discipline.
• Have minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Have evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
• Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.

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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close on 4 November 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

• Your current resume
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please explain how you have maintained your industry and vocational currency. How would you incorporate this knowledge into your teaching?

Don’t have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Ashar Siddiqui via email ashar.siddiqui1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 2741.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Robyn Duignan, Head Teacher Business Services via email Robyn.Duignan@tafensw.edu.au  or 0428 882 291.

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.

A talent pool, 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. 

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