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Teacher of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy

Deniliquin Campus

Permanent Full-Time opportunity

Package range: $111,798.86 - $132,585.71 Package includes salary ($98,499-$116,813 per annum), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (salary offered will be based on experience).

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 First, 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.

About the role

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent full-time basis, located at Deniliquin Campus, with possible travel required to Hay and Finley Tafe NSW Campuses.

In this role you will deliver educational programs and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes. Proudly teach at the frontline of transforming educational outcomes, helping learners who may have previously faced barriers to literacy, numeracy and digital skills gain the tools they need for independence, further education, and meaningful work. By fostering foundational skills in a culturally safe and respectful learning environment, you’ll make a direct contribution to empowering a range of students including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and nurturing enduring community impact.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate educator who values collaboration, flexibility and learner‑centred teaching. If you’re motivated by social impact, cultural respect and helping learners achieve their goals, this role offers purpose, variety and impact.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge and skills, with a minimum qualification as per below:  

a) A recognised* Bachelor degree (AQF 7) in education, with an LLND focus OR; 

b) A recognised* postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or higher) in LLND OR; 

c) A qualification at AQF5 (or above) and relevant experience in an LLND area 

Note: successful applicants coming in under c) must complete Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching (ALaNT) + TAELLN skillset (TAESS00026 or predecessor) within 18 months of engagement (ALaNT expected to be available from S2, 2026). 

* From an accredited Australian Higher Education Institution, or qualification recognised as equivalent to the stated AQF level or higher by the Australian Government Country Education Profiles (CEPs) tool. 

• Have a minimum of (3) three years post-qualification industry experience 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.

Applications close: Tuesday 19th May, 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (Certificates and Transcripts – PDF as one file)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words). 

Targeted question: Tell us about a time when you identified a learner or group of learners who were disengaged or facing barriers to participation.
What actions did you take to support them, and what was the outcome? (300 words max)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at peta.handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Malgorzata Naganska, Team Leader Career Pathways Aboriginal Language Employment Skills, via email at Malgorzata.Naganska1@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

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.