Careers at TAFE NSW

Teacher of Disability

Upper Hunter Region (Cessnock / Maitland / Muswellbrook / Singleton)

Permanent Part Time (21 hours / week)

$100,936 package includes salary ($89,730 - $106,416), 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.

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

Bring your current industry experience and knowledge in Disability and join our vibrant team of Teachers in this exciting permanent, part-time (21 hours / week) opportunity with location negotiable in our Upper Hunter Region (Cessnock / Maitland / Muswellbrook / Singleton).   

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:

• Diploma of Community Services or equivalent qualification in Disability (minimum)
• Certificate IV TAE40122 / TAE40116 or equivalent, or Diploma / Degree in Adult Education
• Three years post-qualification experience in Disability (minimum), gained no longer than five years ago
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical currency + VET knowledge and skills

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, 20th May

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

The role of a TAFE Teacher as a professional educator is to help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. Based on industry experience, what are your strengths that will set you up for success in a teaching and learning environment?

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 Talent Acquisition Advisor, Meg O’Halloran, meg.ohalloran@tafensw.edu.au, 0435 078 212

Role-specific enquiries: contact Team Leader Allied Health & Nursing, Leanne Klein-Schiphorst, leanne.kleinschiphorst1@tafensw.edu.au, 0400 325 892

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.