Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Hospitality

Kingscliff Campus

Permanent Part Time 6hrs p/w

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to 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.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Hospitality students!  

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

Play a key role in shaping the future hospitality workforce by delivering high-quality, industry-aligned training that prepares students for careers across commercial cookery, hospitality operations and food and beverage service. Through practical, hands-on learning and strong industry engagement, the Hospitality teaching section ensures graduates are job-ready, confident and equipped with the skills to thrive in fast-paced, service-driven environments.

This is a permanent part-time role of 6 hours per week, every Tuesday, based at our Kingscliff campus.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50422 or equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of five years industry experience relevant to your qualification, 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 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 15 March 2026.

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: Provide an example of a time you identified a gap in your VET knowledge, industry practice, or assessment capability. What steps did you take to address it, and how did this improve your professional effectiveness or learner outcomes?

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Braidie Stride, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at braidie.stride1@tafensw.edu.au.

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Vanessa Finneran, Head Teacher, Tourism and Hospitality, via email at vanessa.finneran@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 79215554.

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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