Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Construction – Institute of Applied Technology

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability) 

Casual

$93.46 per hour (includes base rate + casual 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 live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

About the role

The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) is transforming vocational education by delivering innovative, industry-aligned training that prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow. We are seeking passionate and experienced educators to join our team as Casual Teachers across a range of specialist areas.

As a Casual Teacher, you will design and deliver engaging learning experiences that enable students to achieve their goals. You will prepare and deliver online lessons, assess student progress, and maintain compliance with organisational standards. You’ll also collaborate with industry and community stakeholders to ensure training remains relevant and responsive to emerging needs.  Please note, casual teaching hours are ad-hoc and there is no guarantee of regular or ongoing work.

We are recruiting for casual teachers in the following areas:

• Contract Administration
• Leadership
• Sustainability
• Digital Skills
• Project Management
• Work Health & Safety (WHS)

To learn more about the courses offered in these areas, visit: Institute of Applied Technology – Courses.

About You 

You are an experienced professional with strong subject knowledge and vocational qualifications in a construction discipline, complemented by at least three years of recent industry experience. Your ability to communicate effectively across diverse educational and industry settings, combined with excellent organisational skills, ensures you can create a positive and productive learning environment. You thrive in collaborative settings, demonstrate a strong customer service ethos, and possess problem-solving skills that support change and innovation.

To be successful in the role you will:

1. Hold a minimum Certificate IV in a relevant qualification for the discipline you are applying for.
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. 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.
4. High level written and oral communication skills in English and proven ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of educational, industrial or community environments.
5. Commitment and ability to facilitate learning in an adult environment and demonstrated organisational skills applicable to an educational setting.
6. Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service and demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment.
7. Proven strengths in problem solving and change management. 

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.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 1 February 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (to be uploaded as one PDF)
• After reviewing the Construction courses offered by IAT, (Institute of Applied Technology – Courses) – complete the pre-screening question in the application form specifying which courses you wish to teach and outline your relevant industry experience (max 300 words).

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Ravinder Mansfield via Email: ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.edu.au or Tel: (02) 7921 2973.  

Role-specific enquiries: contact Karen Robertson, Manager Education Support, via Email: karen.robertson4@tafensw.edu.auFor helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool. 

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 suitability list, valid for 36 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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