Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Officer Outdoor Leadership

Blue Mountains Campus

Temporary Part Time opportunity (14 hours per week)

Salary package of $91,081 - $100,536 which includes salary ($80,246 – $88,576) p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro rata)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

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 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 flexible working options.

About the role

This position is responsible for preparing, designing/constructing, demonstrating, and maintaining various equipment, technology, instruments, and /or other resources to support the practical aspects of student learning, dependent on the nature of the applicable course skills area. The role supports the preparation and maintenance of learning environments to meet specific technical purposes and performs a range of associated administration and support activities to assist in education program delivery.

• This role is Temporary Part Time – 2 days per week until July 2026.
• This role is advertised with a full-time equivalent salary. Please note that if you are employed on a part-time basis, the salary will be prorated according to the hours you work.

About You 

To be considered for this role you need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge, and appropriate experience in Outdoor Education/Leadership/Recreation.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in the use, care, and maintenance of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques in Outdoor Education/Leadership/Recreation.
• Proven ability to create, modify, or adapt equipment or other resources to meet requirements
• Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision

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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

Applications close Monday 26th January 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one PDF (if applicable)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Owen Kerr, Team Leader Health, via email at owen.kerr@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79211423

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool. 

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.