Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Community Services

Location: Strathfield Campus

Temporary Part-Time (21 hours per week) until July 2026

$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.

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 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 a world-class educator to inspire the next generation of community services professionals by joining our team of teachers on a temporary part-time (21 hrs p/w) basis at TAFE Digital Strathfield Campus.

As a Teacher of Community Services at TAFE NSW, you will play a vital role in shaping the future workforce by delivering high-quality vocational education and training. You will design and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support students in achieving their goals, whether through campus-based, online, or work-based delivery. Your responsibilities will include preparing and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining industry relevance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will also collaborate with industry partners and the broader community to ensure training remains current, responsive, and aligned with workforce needs.

About You

You are a passionate educator with a strong background in community services and a commitment to student success. With at least three years of recent industry experience and Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant field, you bring both technical expertise and real-world insight to your teaching. Your excellent communication skills, adaptability, and collaborative approach make you a valued team member, and you thrive in dynamic, diverse learning environments where you can make a meaningful impact.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Hold a Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field such as Social Science, Counselling, Community Services, Mental Health, Social Work etc
• 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.
• Ability to meet all essential requirements outlined in the position description.

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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Tuesday 2 September 2025

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

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

TARGETED QUESTION: Can you describe the strategies you use to foster motivation and self-directed learning in adult learners, and how you create a supportive environment that encourages these behaviours?

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external 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. 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email: Ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.ed.au or tel: (02) 7921 2973.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Nikola Nedeski, Head Teacher Community Services, via email: Nikola.nedeski2@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.

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.