Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Horticulture

Location is negotiable within the Sydney basin

Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)

$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 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, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking a dedicated Horticulture teacher educators who is passionate about growing the next generation of industry professionals. At TAFE NSW, you’ll play a vital role in equipping students with nationally recognised qualifications that lead to rewarding and meaningful careers across the horticulture sector. Through your industry knowledge and experience, you’ll mentor online learners as they develop practical, hands-on skills that support thriving gardens, landscapes, and green spaces.

This role is more than delivering training—it’s about nurturing confident, capable individuals who champion sustainability, innovation, and community wellbeing. If you’re driven to make a positive impact, share your horticultural expertise, and contribute within a supportive and collaborative teaching environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

To be successful in the role you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent
• Knowledge of and industry experience operating pressurised irrigation systems is desirable
• Have a minimum of five years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• 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 11.55pm (AEDT) Sunday 29 March 2026

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

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

Targeted Question: Describe how you would use your horticultural knowledge and teaching skills to support online students to develop competency in areas such as plant identification, propagation and operation of pressurised irrigation systems.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Emma De Landre, Head Teacher of Primary Industries via email at Emma.Delandre4@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7920 4383.

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 talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.