Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Information Technology

Sydney Region

 Casual

 $86.83 per hour

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, with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Information Technology students!  

We’re looking for industry qualified and experienced subject matter experts of Information Technology to join the teaching team as Casual Teacher within Sydney region (pending campus availability at TAFE NSW campuses). The role of the TAFE teacher as a professional educator is to help, construct, guide and enhance the education process. The teacher delivers educational programs and facilitates learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes.

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students. 

About You 

To excel in this role, you must stay attuned to the ever-evolving industry landscape. Your enthusiasm for continuous learning is crucial, as you’ll need to stay abreast of current trends, technologies, and best practices. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and guide a diverse group of students. Drawing from your wealth of industry experience, you’ll inspire and empower those under your tutelage.

To be successful in the role you will:

• A Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, or equivalent/relevant qualification specialising in one of more of the following;
  • Programming, Web, Networking, Virtualisation and Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Helpdesk, Project Management or Business Analysis.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• 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.

 Highly Regarded:

• Demonstrated experience in Information Technology sector with knowledge of current industry practices especially in Sub-security Web Services, Networking, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and Programming
• Experience in the following areas:-
• Full-stack web technologies.
• Frameworks such as React and Angular.
• Cyber security, Forensics, Penetration Testing, Incident response, Cloud Computing
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, MCP, AWS, Azure, Security+, CEH, OSCP. 

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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 19th May 2024

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

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

Targeted Question: Provide an overview of your experience within the Information Technology industry and your area of specialisation. What motivates you to become a teacher at TAFE NSW and how would you utilise your experience to enrich the learning of TAFE NSW students?

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 Gabriella Schulzer gabriella.schulzer@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 4482.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Lisa Townsend Team Leader - IT Technology and Business Skills Team, Lisa.Townsend@tafensw.edu.au, 0478 145 343.

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.

A suitability list, valid for 36 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.