Careers at TAFE NSW

Teacher of Metal Fabrication and Welding

Orange Campus 

Permanent Full Time

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), 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 are looking for experienced Metal Fabrication and Welding professionals who are ready to shape the future workforce. This is an opportunity to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and support learners as they develop practical skills, nationally recognised qualifications, and job‑ready capabilities.

At TAFE NSW, our fabrication and welding apprenticeship training is strongly aligned to current industry needs. You’ll deliver hands‑on, skills‑based learning across a variety of fabrication environments, supporting apprentices from foundational welding techniques through to advanced fabrication processes. By sharing your knowledge and mentoring students in real‑world practices, you’ll play a key role in preparing them for successful careers in a trade that underpins Australia’s growth and infrastructure.

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 11.55pm AEDT Thursday 16 April 2026

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 would integrate this up‑to‑date knowledge into your teaching.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Sally Barry, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at sally.barry4@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 0203.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Gordon Visman, Head Teacher Manufacturing, via email at gordon.visman@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 9668.

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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