Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Early Childhood

Location: Wollongong Campus

Temporary full time until 9 April 2027

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave 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 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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Early Childhood Education students! This is a temporary full-time opportunity at our Wollongong Campus, additional travel required for work placements and assessments.

Share your skills and passion for your industry, help students build the skills, qualifications, and employability to support their career goals.

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, you will guide and enhance student learning by delivering hands‑on, practical training through face‑to‑face, virtual, and blended learning environments. Our Early Childhood Education teaching section focuses on providing high‑quality, industry‑relevant training to a wide range of learners. You will foster motivation and professional growth among students while establishing a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment, ensuring training remains current, practical and responsive to industry needs.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood or Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood or equivalent (minimum)
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in the Early Childhood Education profession, relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
4. Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

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 let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close: Wednesday 6 May at 11.55pm 

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

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (uploaded as one combined PDF file)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: TAFE NSW teachers balance teaching delivery, assessment, student support and administrative responsibilities. Using an example from your early childhood education experience, describe how you have managed competing priorities in a fast‑paced workplace while maintaining high professional standards.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Aitchison, sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au or 0435 078 206.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Team Leader Early Childhood, Kellie Waters kellie.waters5@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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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