Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Upholstery (Allied Timber Trades)

Lidcombe Campus

Casual

$86.83 an 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, and depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Upholstery students!  

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students. 

In the role you will have sound and up-to-date knowledge of your subject areas, reflecting current industry practice to construct and guide the educative process.  You will deliver face-to-face and facilitate practical learning.  To achieve learner outcomes that match evolving industries, we need people with the right skills and expertise.  We value our people, and recognise them for their industry-aligned capabilities, and they are empowered to thrive in an evolving environment.

About You

• Have appropriate subject knowledge and skills and hold a Certificate III in Upholstery.
• Hold the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent. 
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• To 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 AEST Monday 6 May 2024

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (1 PDF)

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 Paula Zacharakis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au, 7921 6383

Role-specific enquiries: Robert Watson, Head Teacher, Robert.Watson@tafensw.edu.au, 7921 8239.

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. 

For temporary and casual positions, you will require a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. 

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.