Assessor of Nursing
Location: Nepean (Penrith)
Permanent Part Time 17.5 hours per week
Base salary $91,590, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading ($103,956 salary package).
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
As an Assessor with TAFE NSW, you will independently assess and grade nursing students, with a focus to support students in achieving the completion of tasks and identify areas that may require further training.
Joining a collaborative team of nursing health professionals, you will mentor and guide students through their work placements, supporting them as they gain practical experience in industry health care settings or at the TAFE NSW campus, while assessing their practical skills through simulated activities.
Note: This role does not teach or deliver training and travel will be required to conduct workplace assessments
About You
You are an experienced and approachable nursing professional who is organised, proactive, and committed to high standards. With strong communication skills and confidence using digital technologies, you provide fair and constructive assessment and feedback. You build positive relationships and are passionate about supporting students to develop their skills, achieve competency, and succeed in their nursing careers.
To be successful in the role, you will:
- Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing AND have acute care nursing experience.
- Have current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
- Hold evidence of the appropriate qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
- Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.
To about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
Together we can change lives! Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 6 September 2026
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications and transcripts (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: Provide an example of how you have provided clear, constructive feedback following an assessment. How did you ensure the feedback was consistent with VET standards and compliance requirements, and how did you support the learner to achieve improvement?
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at
[email protected] or phone 02 7921 5325.
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Rogers Kumar, Team Leader Health, 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.
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.
