Teacher of Community Services
Blue Mountains/Nepean Campus’
Permanent Full Time opportunity
$111,798 - $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 - $116,81, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
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 a variety of flexible working options.
About the Role
We’re looking for passionate educators to shape the future of Community Services students at our Blue Mountains and Nepean Campus’!
Across both roles, you will draw on your industry expertise to help students build confidence, develop practical skills, and achieve their career goals through high‑quality teaching and training.
This role will require you to travel between TAFE NSW’s Blue Mountains and Nepean Campus’.
About You
We are seeking passionate and engaged educators who can meet the following Essential Requirements:
- Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications in the relevant industry.
- Hold the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
Have a minimum of three (- years post‑qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained within the last five years.
- Be committed to ongoing development of your VET knowledge and skills, industry currency, and trainer/assessor capability.
Highly Desirable
- Experience in case management, mental health, advocacy, homelessness, community development, disability services and similar areas.
To 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 AEST Monday 20th July 2026
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
- Cover Letter addressing your experience in Community Services and addressing above essential requirements (MAX 2 pages)
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Kayla Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at
[email protected]
Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Sonia Heath, Head Teacher Community Services, via email at
[email protected].
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.
