Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Live Production

Location: Nirimba Campus

Permanent Part Time – 26.25 hrs per week (.75FTE)

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

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.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible working options.

About the role

TAFE NSW has developed the delivery of Technical Live Production training in recent years with delivery in the Sydney region at Nirimba (Quakers Hill), Ultimo, Eora (Redfern) and Enmore campuses. Growth in delivery of these products and favourable employment outcomes for graduates has resulted in the need to expand our pool of teachers with current and high-level entertainment industry, live production lighting skills that embrace theatre, rock and corporate environments. The successful applicant would be based at Quakers Hill campus but participate in delivery at the other metropolitan centres on a regular basis.

About You

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in entertainment lighting, including lighting control systems across multiple platforms, lighting rigging, networks and system configuration. You will also have sound knowledge of vision and audio systems, live production technologies and industry business practices, with experience working at a level consistent with professional live entertainment environments.

Lighting design experience is desirable but not essential.

We would love to hear from you if you can meet the following essential requirements:

1. Hold a Diploma level or higher qualification in Live Production, from a recognised education provider.
2. Have a minimum of five years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, 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, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm Sunday 25 October 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question:

Please provide examples of your recent entertainment industry lighting experience and describe strategies you might use to foster motivation and self-directed learning in school age and adult learners, and how you would create a supportive environment that encourages these behaviours.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Andy Jenkinson, Head Teacher Media and Music via email at andy.jenkinson@tafensw.edu.au

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.