Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Construction

TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)  

Casual

$96.26 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 Centres of Excellence (CoE)

The TAFE NSW Centres of Excellence bring together the Construction Centre of Excellence, the Manufacturing Centres of Excellence, and the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Digital, a National Centre of Excellence, to support industry-led innovation, workforce development and skills excellence across priority sectors.

Through partnerships with industry, government, training providers and higher education institutions, the Centres develop and deliver industry-aligned education, applied research, and innovative workforce solutions that respond to current and emerging skills needs. Leveraging contemporary learning environments, advanced technologies and strong stakeholder networks, the Centres help build the capabilities required for the jobs of today and the future.

About the role

Centres of Excellence are 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:

• Building/Construction Business Owners
• Leadership & Management in Building and Construction
• Technical Compliance Skills — Wet Area Construction, Passive Fire Systems, Electrical Safety for Trades
• Innovative & Modern Building Practices — Modern Methods of Construction (Modular, Volumetric, Panel Systems), Lean Construction
• AI & Digital Skills in Construction
• Contracts, Estimating, WHS and Sustainability in Construction

If you're a trade business owner, site manager, or industry professional with real-world experience in any of the above, we want to hear from you. Share your knowledge, shape the next generation of the building and construction industry

To learn more about the courses offered in these areas, visit: TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence.

About You 

You are an experienced professional with strong subject knowledge and vocational qualifications in a above areas, 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 Role 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 Wednesday 9 September 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, (TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence), complete the targeted question in the application form, specifying which course(s) 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 Luke Trotter, Manager Education Support, via Email: Luke.trotter@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.

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

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