Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Animal Care - Paid to Learn

Campus Location: National Environment Centre - Thurgoona 

1 x permanent part-time (0.4 FTE – 14 hours per week)

Package range: $111,798 - $132,585. Package includes salary ($98,499-$116,813 per annum paid pro-rata) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. (Salary offered will be based on experience).

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 10th May 2026

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. 

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Agricultural and Animal Care students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent part-time basis located at the National Environment Centre, Thurgoona Campus.

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.

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

Essential Requirements:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate II in Animal Care.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in animal care gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Certificate II or above in Agriculture
• 2 or more years’ experience in the Agriculture Industry
• Certificate III or above in Veterinary Nursing

Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course.  Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

Applicants for part-time positions should note that participation in the 14‑week PTL program requires full-time attendance of 35 hours per week throughout the 14 week program.

For more information about this opportunity or to attend one of our virtual drop-in sessions, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions  or click below:

Session Times

Session #1 Friday 24 April 10am - 11am

Session #2 Wednesday 29 April 12pm - 1pm

Session #3 Friday 1 May 11am - 12pm

Session #4 Monday 4 May 5pm - 6pm

Session #5 Friday 8 May 9am - 10am

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: please contact Joanne Albronda, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email joanne.albronda@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7920 5411. 

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Anna Ingold, Head Teacher Agriculture & Animal Care via email: anna.ingold2@tafensw.edu.au or tel: 0417 476 621.

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications plus licences (upload as one PDF file). Certified copied preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question (max 300 words): Tell me about a time you coached, mentored or supported someone to learn a new skill. How did you approach the situation and what was a challenge you faced?

How can I get support with my application?

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

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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Together we can change lives! Apply now!