Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Nursing

Coffs Harbour Education Campus

Temporary Part Time, working 21 Hours per week, until December 2026

$108 542 - $128 724 salary package - includes base salary ($95 630 - $113,411) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

(paid pro-rata on part-time hours worked)

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 Nursing students!  

We have a Temporary Part-time Teacher of Nursing position, working 21 hours per week, from the beautiful  Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) | TAFE NSW

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of the next generation of Nursing professionals!

About You

We are looking for a passionate and engaged individual who meets the following Essential Requirements: 

• Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
• Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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 8th February 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 one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: What approaches or methods do you use to help nursing students develop both their clinical skills and their confidence in professional practice?

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

Don’t have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au or ph. 02 79215811

Role-specific enquiries: contact Lisa Taffe, Head Teacher of Allied Health & Nursing via lisa.taffe1@tafensw.edu.au

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

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.

A 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.