Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Allied Health

Shellharbour Campus

2x Temporary Part Time Opportunities until June 2027

$111,798 - $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 - $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro rata)

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

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

We are seeking passionate and industry-experienced Allied Health Teachers to deliver high-quality, contemporary training that prepares students for successful careers across diverse health settings.

In this role, you will equip learners with the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional behaviours required for real-world practice.

As an educator, you will foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel confident to grow, engage, and achieve. You will guide learners toward meeting competency standards while preparing them for employment in clinics, community health environments, and multidisciplinary teams.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—shaping the next generation of allied health professionals and ensuring they are skilled, confident, and ready to meet industry needs.

We are currently recruiting 2 x part-time (0.5 FTE) positions, each offering 17.5 hours per week until June 2027.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Bachelor Degree in Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Speech or similar) and a commitment to maintain technical currency.
• Be a current Member of a relevant Australian Professional Association.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• 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

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 2026 at 11.55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume
• 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: TAFE NSW students bring diverse backgrounds and experiences. How would you use your skills to teach, motivate, support, and guide adult learners in gaining knowledge, understanding, and practical skills in both a group and individualised context?

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79211310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Owen Kerr, Team Leader Health via email at Owen.Kerr@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79211423.

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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