Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Ageing and Disability

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

6 x Permanent full time positions available

$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 are looking for 6 permanent full-time Teachers with current industry experience and knowledge in Ageing and/or Disability to join our team commencing in Term 1 January 2027. This role is location negotiable; however preference for regional and rural areas. Successful candidates may be based at any TAFE NSW campus, subject to availability.

In this role, you will deliver and assess both online and face to face training for one or more of the following courses Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Cert IV Disability and Cert IV Leisure & Health, supporting students to build practical skills and industry-ready capability. This is a campus-based position and requires regular attendance on site. Some travel may be required to support face to face delivery, skills assessment etc

The role of the TAFE Teacher as a professional educator is to help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. The successful candidates in these roles will deliver educational programs and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their best outcomes.

About You

You have the ambition and drive to succeed and mentor your students, passing on your experience and knowledge. You will also have the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with stakeholders including industry and students.

We are looking for a passionate and engaged individual who meets the following Essential Requirements:  

1. Hold an appropriate industry relevant qualifications in Ageing and/or Disability
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 regarded

• Experience in both Ageing and Disability

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: Wednesday 28 October at 11.55pm AEDT

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:Provide a specific example from your recent experience working as part of a geographically dispersed team. Describe the situation, how you communicated across locations, any challenges you faced, and the outcome achieved.

Additional Information:

Role-specific enquiries: contact Team Leader Human Services, Michelle Watters via email michelle.watters4@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Aitchison via email sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au or call 0435 078 206.

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.

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

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