Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Automotive (Light Vehicle)

Campbelltown NSW location

Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

$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’re seeking dedicated Automotive educators who are passionate about developing the next generation of skilled automotive professionals. At TAFE NSW, you’ll play a vital role in equipping students with nationally recognised qualifications that lead to rewarding and meaningful careers across the automotive industry. Through your industry knowledge and experience, you’ll mentor learners as they build practical, hands-on skills in areas such as vehicle diagnostics, servicing and repairs, mechanical systems, and emerging automotive technologies.

This role is more than delivering training - it’s about nurturing confident, capable individuals who uphold safety, quality workmanship, innovation, and industry best practice. If you’re driven to make a positive impact, share your automotive expertise, and contribute within a supportive and collaborative teaching environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Have a minimum of five 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
• Hold a Fair Trading NSW tradesperson Industry Memberships, Licences or Other certificate (license) in the class of “Motor Mechanic” OR if applying from Interstate only, applicants must be Eligible to obtain a Fair Trading NSW Tradesperson certificate.

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 11.55pm (AEST) Monday 15 June 2026

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: Please outline your relevant Automotive industry experience and how you will apply it to guide and mentor our students at TAFE NSW.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Robert Badewitz, Head Teacher of Automotive (Light Vehicle), via email at Robert.Badewitz@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 8826.

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.