Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Arboriculture

Travel is required between Padstow, Ryde, Yallah & Richmond Campuses, and visits to state forests

Permanent Part Time – 17.5 hours per week

$108,057 package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411), employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (part time 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 depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We are seeking outstanding educators to inspire and mentor the next generation of Arboriculture students. This is a permanent part-time role, requiring 17.5 hours per week. The position involves travel between the TAFE campuses at Padstow, Ryde, Yallah, and Richmond, as well as visits to state forests.

Transforming landscapes and enriching lives starts with an incredible team that sees their profession as an opportunity to make a lasting impact in our communities. Whether that’s inspiring students, fostering tree management, supporting each other, or advancing the well-being of our environment and thriving industries, arboriculture professionals are essential in cultivating a greener, healthier future.

About You

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, your role is to guide and enhance the learning process. You will be passionate and motivated to share your extensive industry experience, and you will have proven experience in delivering training in an adult learning environment. This is your chance to build the skills, qualifications, and employability of our students, and support their career goals.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold a minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture - Climbing stream or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
• Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.

 Highly Desirable:

• Elevated Work Platform Stream.
• Diploma of Arboriculture or equivalent.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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 11.55pm AEST Tuesday 13 May 2025

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

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

Targeted Question: Please describe your experience in the Arboriculture industry, especially your background in coordinating worksites and dismantling trees. What strengths do you bring, and what motivates you to become a teacher at TAFE NSW?

Don’t have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au, 7921 6383

Role-specific enquiries: contact David Sharpe, Team Leader, david.sharpe5@tafensw.edu.au, 02 79206305

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process.

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.