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Teacher of Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Aboriginal Identified) - Paid to Learn
Use your Conservation and Ecosystem Management background and become a teacher at TAFE NSW. Share your industry knowledge and expertise with the next generation of Conservation and Ecosystem Management students!
Teacher of Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Aboriginal Identified) - Paid to Learn
Bundjalung Country - Wollongbar, Lismore, Casino or Ballina Campus
1 x Permanent Part-Time (0.5 FTE - 17.5 hours per week)
Package Range: $104,403 - $123,816. Package includes salary ($92,396-$109,576) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading paid pro rata
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 15 January 2025
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.
About the role
We are seeking a world-class educator to inspire the next generation of Conservation and Ecosystem Management students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE - 17.5 hours per week) basis located at Wollongbar, Lismore, Casino or Ballina Campus, with willingness to travel to Wollongbar and Kingscliff.
In this role you will proudly teach students how to help preserve our ecosystem by preserving and rehabilitating our natural environment. Lead students through the identification of plants, pests and animals as well as work with national parks to restore bushlands and support conversation projects.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description
Essential Requirements:
- Aboriginality
- Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent.
- Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details ) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course
- Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry
Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation with their application.
Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.
Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
With over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.
At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Aboriginal Candidate support: contact our Aboriginal Employment team via aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au or for any questions, application support or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process.
Note: TAFE NSW will be closed between Monday 23 December 2024 and Friday 3 January 2025. Any enquiries received during this time will be answered upon our return on Monday the 6 January.
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Confirmation of Aboriginality (PDF)
- Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
How can I get support with my application?
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.
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.
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