Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Community Services

Nirimba Campus

Temporary Part Time (17.5 hours per week) up to July 2026

Base salary $108,057 package includes salary ($95,630 - $113,411), employer's contribution to superannuation, and 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.

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 flexible working options.

About the role

Bring your current industry experience and knowledge in Community Services and join our vibrant team of Teachers in this maternity backfill opportunity, which is temporary part time (17.5 hpw) up to July 2026, at our Nirimba campus.

TAFE Teachers are professional educators who help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. The successful candidate in this role will deliver educational programs and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their best outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and engaged individual who has the ability to meet the following Essential Requirements:

• Hold a minimum of level of a Degree in Community Services or equivalent qualification.
• Hold the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent. 
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• 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.

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 22 August 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

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

Targeted Question 1:

Describe how your experience in the community services sector has prepared you to teach and inspire students from diverse backgrounds. Using an example from past experience, please describe how you have demonstrated teaching practices that are inclusive, industry-relevant, and aligned with current community needs.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Kate Pickett via kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Head Teacher Community Services, Jenny Ellis via jenny.g.ellis@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.

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.