Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Work Health and Safety

Location Negotiable (subject to TAFE NSW campus availability)

2x Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) and 2x Permanent part-time positions (17.5 hours per week)

$108,542 – $128,724 salary package - includes base salary ($95,630 - $113,411) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (part-time positions to be paid pro-rata)

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 are looking for exceptional educators to inspire and guide the next generation of Work Health and Safety professionals. Showcase your expertise and passion for your industry, supporting students to develop valuable skills, gain qualifications, and achieve career goals.  

In the role, you will have sound up-to-date knowledge of subject areas, aligning with current industry best practices to design and deliver effective and engaging learning experiences. You’ll teach in both face-to-face class room and field based delivery and online settings, facilitating practical, hands-on education.

To achieve outstanding learner outcomes in this rapidly evolving industry, we seek individuals with the right expertise and a commitment to excellence. We value our people, and recognise them for their industry-aligned capabilities, and they are empowered to thrive in an evolving environment.

About You

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold a minimum of Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent tertiary qualification in related disciplines
• 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  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 (AEDT) Monday 10 November 2025

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (to be uploaded as one PDF)
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please explain how you have maintained your industry and vocational currency in Work Health and Safety. How would you incorporate this knowledge into your teaching?

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 David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: Leah Simpson, Team Leader of Business Services via email at Leah.Simpson@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 8286.

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 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. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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