Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Electrical Trades

Tamworth campus

Permanent Full-time

Salary package of up to $128,149, includes a base salary of $95,630 - $113,411, p.a 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 Focus, 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, a 35 hour work week and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Electrical Trades students!  As a Teacher of Electrical Trades, you will instruct and mentor students by delivering engaging and comprehensive lessons in Electrotechnology, guiding them through the theoretical and practical aspects of the trade. You will utilise your subject knowledge, skills, and vocational qualifications to ensure students receive up-to-date and industry-relevant education. Additionally, you will assess and support students by evaluating their performance and providing constructive feedback to help them achieve their learning goals and develop their technical skills. You will also contribute to curriculum development by collaborating with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and ensure it meets industry standards and student needs.

This is a permanent full-time role working 35 hours per week at our Tamworth campus.

About You

To be successful in the role you will:

1. Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate III in Electrotechnology/Electrician or equivalent. 
2. Hold appropriate Electrical Licence issued by NSW Fair Trading (Endorsed Contractor Certificate or Qualified Supervisors Certificate).
3. Hold the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
4. Have a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry.
5. 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 Sunday 25th May

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (Upload as one combined PDF file)
• Cover Letter

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 Kate Ward, via email on kate.ward17@tafensw.edu.au or call 02 79216384

Role-specific enquiries: contact Stuart Bailey, Team Leader of Electrotechnology, via email on stuart.bailey3@tafensw.edu.au

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.