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TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Sports Turf Management (Greenkeeping)

Ryde Campus

Casual

$90.30 per hour

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, with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Sports Turf Management students at our Ryde Campus! 

As a Teacher of Sports Turf Management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education and training to students aspiring to excel in the field of sports turf management. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering engaging curriculum content that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Facilitating hands-on learning experiences and practical training sessions to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the industry.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to students, fostering their professional and personal development.
• Collaborating with industry partners and stakeholders to ensure program relevance and currency.
• Participating in continuous professional development activities to stay abreast of advancements in sports turf management practices and technologies.
• Contributing to the overall academic and administrative functions of the department and TAFE NSW.

About You 

To be successful in this role you must:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications in the discipline and hold the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously
3. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
4. 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.

Highly Regarded:

• Current AFQ3 chemical accreditation

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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Friday 22nd November 2024

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one 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: contact Rachel Connolly, Talent Acquisition Advisor, rachel.connolly6@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 2881

Role-specific enquiries: contact David Sharpe, Team Leader – Agribusiness, via david.sharpe5@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7920 6305.

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 suitability list, valid for 36 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.