Teacher of Floristry
Location: Padstow Campus
Temporary Part Time up to 17 January 2027(0.5 FTE – 17.5 hours per week)
$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,81, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (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.
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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
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Floristry educator on a temporary part-time basis (17.5 hours per week) based at Padstow campus, to inspire students through engaging and creative learning experiences.
At TAFE NSW, we deliver high-quality teaching in the Floristry discipline. This role requires a commitment to educational excellence, knowledge of current industry trends and standards, and a passion for floral art and design. You will equip learners with the practical skills, theoretical foundations and professional behaviours they need to work as a professional florist.
The successful candidate will be willing and able to travel between multiple campuses in the Sydney basin, which may include Campbelltown, Granville, Hornsby, Padstow, Penrith, Ryde and Ultimo, and other locations as required to support teaching and learning outcomes.
About You
You are a qualified professional with a genuine passion for Floristry education. You bring demonstrated skills and experience in current floristry trends, product knowledge, professional technique, sustainable floristry and vocational education practice.
You are an engaging communicator who can build positive relationships with students and colleagues, and you are adaptable, organised and committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences.
To be successful in the role, you will:
- Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Floristry or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of three years current industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
- Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver 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, 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 Wednesday 12 August 2026
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (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).
- A photograph of the floral piece or achievement you have described in your targeted question (PDF)
Targeted Question: Describe a recent floral piece, or professional floristry achievement that you are particularly proud of. How would you use this experience to inspire and develop students’ creative and technical skills?
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email:
[email protected] or (0 7921 6262.
Role-specific enquiries: contact Melissa Buhagiar, Head Teacher Floristry via email:
[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.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
