Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Painting and Decorating / Signs and Graphics

Ultimo Campus (regular interstate travel will be required)

Permanent full time

$108,057 package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411), employer's 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 looking for skilled and dedicated Painting and Decorating educators to help shape the next generation of tradespeople. Share your industry expertise and passion to develop students' practical skills, build their qualifications, and support their pathway into a successful career in the trade.

NOTE: In addition to facilitating Signs & Graphics classes (face to face on campus), the role includes regular interstate travel to conduct on-site ‘Job Ready’ assessments of painting trade workers for the Department of Workplace Relations (DEWR).

About You

To be successful in the role you will: 

• Possess the following two qualifications or equivalent:

           - Certificate III in Painting & Decorating (CPC30620) qualification.

        plus

           - Certificate III in Signs & Graphics (CPC30216) qualification.

• Have a minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five (5) 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.
• Be prepared to commit to regular interstate travel to conduct on-site ‘Job Ready’ assessments for painting trades workers.

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 AEST Sunday 29 June 2025

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

• Cover letter
• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (Upload as one combined PDF file)

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: please contact Sarah Willmott, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email: sarah.willmott@tafensw.edu.au or (02) and 7920 3493.  

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Paul Richards, Head Teacher Painting & Signage via email: Paul.Richards16@tafensw.edu.au or 0410 103 025.

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.

An 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.