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)

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 are looking for an individual with current industry experience and knowledge in Ageing and/or Disability to join our team as a permanent full-time Teacher. This role is location negotiable, and the successful candidate 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.

The role of the TAFE Teacher as a professional educator is to help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. The successful candidates in this role 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. Minimum Certificate III qualification in Individual Support, Community Services, or a related Human Services field, or higher.
2. Have a minimum of three years to five 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.

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

Highly regarded

• Experience in both Ageing and Disability

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 let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close: Sunday 5 July at 11.55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: You will be part of a geographically dispersed team. Provide an example of how you have previously communicated across remote locations, and outline the strategies you would apply to maintain clear and effective communication.

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.

An eligibility list, 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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