Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Conservation & Ecosystem Management

Ryde Campus

Permanent Part Time - 16 hours per week

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

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 depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We are looking for exceptional educators to inspire and guide the next generation of Conservation and Ecosystem Management professionals. Showcase your expertise and passion for your industry, supporting students to develop valuable skills, gain qualifications, and achieve career goals.  

In the role, you will have sound up-to-date knowledge of subject areas, aligning with current industry best practices to design and deliver effective and engaging learning experiences. You’ll teach in both face-to-face and online settings, facilitating practical, hands-on education.

To achieve outstanding learner outcomes in this rapidly evolving industry, we seek individuals with the right expertise and a commitment to excellence. We value our people, and recognise them for their industry-aligned capabilities, and they are empowered to thrive in an evolving environment.

About You

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold a minimum Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management or equivalent tertiary qualification in related disciplines.
• 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.

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 Monday 5 May 2025

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

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

Targeted Question: Please outline a current trend in the Conservation & Ecosystem Management industry and how you have maintained your knowledge in the industry?  Explain how you might incorporate that knowledge into your teaching?

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 Paula Zacharakis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au, 7921 6383

Role-specific enquiries: Agata Mitchell, Statewide Team Leader Conservation & Land Management, agata.mitchell@tafensw.edu.au, 02 7920 6335, Mobile – 0429374938.

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.