Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Horticulture

Location: delivery across Padstow and Richmond Campus

Temporary full-time until 8 October 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 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

Join us as a Horticulture Teacher and play a key role in cultivating the knowledge, skills, and passion of tomorrow’s industry professionals.

This role is more than delivering training - this is an opportunity to inspire the next generation of Horticulture professionals by delivering nationally recognised qualifications that lead to rewarding careers. Through your industry expertise, you’ll guide learners as they develop the practical skills and confidence to create thriving gardens, landscapes, and green spaces.

If you’re passionate about Horticulture and want to make a positive impact in a supportive and collaborative teaching environment by helping others succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

To be successful in the role you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills and hold a minimum of Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent. (Equivalent qualifications include Certification III in Parks and Gardens or Landscape construction).
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five (5) 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

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.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm (AEDT) Monday 19 October 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 the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 500 words)

Targeted Question: What inspired you to pursue a career as a Horticulture teacher?

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW can apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here.

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.

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.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: please contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 5811.

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Tony Momi, Head Teacher of Horticulture via email at Tony.momi@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 79218802.

• 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.