Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Building

Strathfield Campus

Permanent Part-time (4 days/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 world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Building and Construction students. This unique opportunity is based onsite at our Strathfield Campus, where you will deliver engaging classes digitally to remote learners.

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, your role is to guide and enrich the learning journey. You’ll bring passion and motivation to sharing your extensive industry experience, along with proven capability in delivering training in an adult learning environment. This is your chance to help students build practical skills, gain qualifications, and improve their employability while supporting their long-term career goals.

As part of this role, you will occasionally be required to attend the Granville Campus to undertake site surveying activities.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate IV in Building Construction or equivalent.
2. Hold a current NSW Contractor’s Licence (Building).
3. Have a minimum of three (3) years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
4. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
5. 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 11.55pm AEST Monday 18th May 2026

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

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

Targeted Question: Share an example of a time you contributed to a team effort to solve a problem or improve a process. What was your role and what was the outcome? 

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Shay El-ardenli, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email shayma.elardenli@tafensw.edu.au, and 02 7921 0896.   

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Huseyin Hassan, Head Teacher of Building and Construction, via email at huseyin.hassan3@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7920 4557.

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.