Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Metal Fabrication and Welding

Orange or Lithgow Campus 

Permanent Full Time

$108,542 - $128,724 salary package - includes base salary ($95,630 - $113,411 per annum) 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

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Metal Fabrication and Welding students!

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

Step into a trade that builds Australia’s future. At TAFE NSW, our fabrication and welding apprenticeship program gives the hands‑on skills, industry knowledge, and real‑world experience to thrive in one of the country’s most in‑demand fields. Our fabrication and welding apprenticeship program equips students with the practical skills and technical knowledge to work across a wide range of fabrication settings. From welding fundamentals to complex fabrication tasks, you’ll guide apprentices through hands‑on learning that prepares them for real‑world industry demands.

About You 

To be successful in the role you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Metal Fabrication (Trades). 
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 qualifications 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 on 24 February 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

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. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe the ways you stay up to date with current industry practices and vocational skills in Metal Fabrication & Welding, and explain how you integrate this up‑to‑date knowledge into your teaching.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Ashar Siddiqui, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at ashar.siddiqui1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 2741.   

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Gordon Visman, Head Teacher Manufacturing, via email at gordon.visman@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7920 3018.

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.

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