Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Aeroskills

Location: Tamworth

Permanent Full Time

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), 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 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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking a passionate Aeroskills educator who is committed to developing the next generation of aircraft maintenance professionals. At TAFE NSW, you’ll play a vital role in equipping students with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and industry standards required to work across aircraft mechanical, avionics, and structural maintenance environments. Drawing on your industry experience, you’ll mentor learners as they develop hands-on capabilities in inspection, fault diagnosis, maintenance, repair, modification, and regulatory compliance, preparing them for rewarding careers in the aviation maintenance sector.

This role is more than delivering training. It’s about fostering a strong culture of safety, airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and technical excellence, while helping students build the knowledge and practical experience that underpin successful careers in aircraft maintenance and engineering. If you’re passionate about sharing your industry expertise and inspiring the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical), OR Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics), OR Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures).
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
4. Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

Highly Desirable:

• CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering licencing.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Monday 28 September 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe a situation where you supported the learning and development of others in a workplace, training, mentoring, or educational setting. In your response, outline how you planned and organised the activity, adapted your approach to meet individual learning needs, and demonstrated integrity and professionalism in your interactions and decision-making. What was the outcome?

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 5811

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Graham Armstrong, Director Learning & Teaching, Transport Logistics & Allied Trades, via email at Graham.Armstrong7@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0448 899 106.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.

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