Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Music

Location: Lismore Campus 

Temporary Part-Time (17.5 hours per week) until 22 February 2027

$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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking a creative and motivated individual to inspire the next generation of musicians, composers and producers! 

As a teacher you will be responsible for constructing, guiding and enhancing the educational process, delivering educational programs, collaborating with a team of trainers and facilitating learning to enable students to become highly skilled musicians.

The successful candidate will be based in Lismore but must also be willing and able to work at Byron Bay campus as and when required.

About You

You are a talented, capable and creative music professional with strong skills in performance, composition and sound production, supported by relevant industry experience and familiarity working within the creative sector. You bring demonstrated experience engaging with diverse learning groups, adapting your teaching approach to meet varied student needs.

Highly organised, you communicate clearly and work effectively to defined timeframes, ensuring successful delivery of projects and learning outcomes. You have working knowledge of Ableton Live or another professional DAWs, enabling you to deliver contemporary, industry-aligned training in Music composition, production and performance.

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and a minimum Diploma of the following or equivalent field:
  • Music Performance
  • Composition and Music Creation
  • Sound Production
• Have a minimum of 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.

Highly Regarded:

• Hold an honours degree or higher in a relevant field

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 Tuesday 2 June 2026

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

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

TARGETED QUESTION: How do you monitor and support student progress when working with learners who may be disengaged or require additional support?

Additional Information:

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here. 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:  contact Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email: Ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.edu.au or phone: (02) 7921 2973.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Thomas Marland, Teacher Music via email at thomas.marland@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 3048

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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