Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Community Services

Location Negotiable State-wide (subject to TAFE NSW campus availability)

Temporary Full Time

$108,057 package includes salary ($95,630 - $113,411 pro-rata), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

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 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.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Community Services students!  

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver TAFE NSW qualifications in Community Services, Youth Work, and Alcohol and Other Drug Work—alongside a variety of short courses designed to meet the real-world needs of the Community Services sector.

Share your expertise and passion for your industry by helping our students develop the skills, qualifications, and confidence they need to achieve their career goals.

We currently have two full-time temporary opportunities available with appointments through to 31 December 2025 and the possibility of extension. The location is negotiable state-wide across our TAFE NSW campuses, depending on campus availability. For the right candidate, the position may also be considered for remote work.

About you

To be successful in the role you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold a minimum of a Degree in a Community Services e.g., Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work, Alcohol and Other Drug Work, Counselling, Mental Health or equivalent tertiary qualification in related disciplines.
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
4. 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 Regarded: Experience and knowledge in the Alcohol and Other Drugs and/or Youth Work sectors will be highly regarded.

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 Thursday 29 May 2025

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

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

Targeted Question: Our students come from a very wide range of backgrounds, with varying experiences in education. How would you use your skills and experiences to assist students to reach their goals?

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons internal to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here. 

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 Talent Acquisition Advisor Braidie Stride at braidie.stride1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Heather McCarron, Head Teacher, Community Services at heather.mccarron@tafensw.edu.au

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.

An eligibility list, 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.