Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Sustainability and Renewables - Paid to Learn

Campus Location: Tighes Hill, Newcastle 

1 x permanent full-time

Package range: $108,057 - $128,149. Package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411 per annum) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (salary offered will be based on experience).

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 8th October 2025

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. 

About the role

We’re seeking passionate educators to join our team as a permanent full-time Teacher – Sustainability and Renewables, based at Tighes Hill Campus. In this role, you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow by delivering practical, industry-focused training in renewable energy technologies and sustainable manufacturing practices.

You will play a vital part in designing and delivering programs that cover clean energy systems such as solar, wind, hydro, and emerging technologies, alongside principles of energy efficiency, sustainability frameworks, and circular economy practices. The role also involves working with advanced facilities, maintaining training equipment, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure training remains current, practical, and aligned with industry standards. You will also engage with employers and community partners to co-design programs that meet the growing demand for skills in sustainability and net zero industries.

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.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications & Industry Expertise: Hold appropriate subject knowledge, skills, and vocational qualifications with a minimum of a Advance Diploma in Renewable Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
• Industry Experience: A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry in renewable energy systems, sustainability practices, or clean energy technologies.
• Technical Competence: Proven ability to apply and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies in renewable energy, energy storage, smart grids, or sustainable manufacturing, with the capability to deliver hands-on, practice-based training.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and industry stakeholders in a dynamic learning environment.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details ) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Advanced Qualifications in Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• Specialist Knowledge in areas such as solar PV, wind, hydro, hydrogen, energy storage, energy efficiency, or circular economy principles.
• Experience in Sustainability Integration, including embedding clean energy and sustainability practices into industry operations or training delivery.
• Curriculum and Training Development, with experience in designing or adapting training to reflect new technologies and industry practices.
• Digital Competence, including simulation tools, digital twins, or smart grid modelling.
• Industry Collaboration, demonstrated through partnerships, projects, or co-designed training solutions with employers, government, or community stakeholders.

Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course.  Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

For more information about this opportunity or to attend one of our drop-in sessions, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions or click below:

• Friday 19 September: 9am – 10am
• Thursday 25 September: 12pm – 1pm
• Friday 3 October: 12pm – 1pm

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

Role-specific enquiries: contact Vince Blanco, Team Leader Manufacturing via email:  vincent.blanco@tafensw.edu.au

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications plus licences (upload as one PDF file). Certified copied preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question (max 300 words): Share an example of a time you contributed to a team effort to solve a problem or improve a process. What was your role and what was the outcome?

How can I get support with my application?

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

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 talent pool, 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.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!