TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact
Teacher of Community Services
Location: Strathfield Campus
1x Temporary Part-Time (21 hours per week) until July 2027
1x Permanent full time opportunity
$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (if part time add 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 a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of community services professionals, with two opportunities available: one permanent full-time role and one temporary part-time position (21 hours per week, across 3 days) based at Strathfield Campus.
As a Teacher of Community Services at TAFE NSW, you will play a vital role in shaping the future workforce by delivering high-quality vocational education and training. You will design and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support students in achieving their goals, whether through campus-based, online, or work-based delivery. Your responsibilities will include preparing and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining industry relevance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will also collaborate with industry partners and the broader community to ensure training remains current, responsive, and aligned with workforce needs.
About You
You are a passionate educator with a strong background in community services and a commitment to student success. With at least three years of recent industry experience and Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant field, you bring both technical expertise and real-world insight to your teaching. Your excellent communication skills, adaptability, and collaborative approach make you a valued team member, and you thrive in dynamic, diverse learning environments where you can make a meaningful impact.
To be successful in the role, you will:
- Hold a Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field such as Social Science, Counselling, Community Services, Mental Health, Social Work etc
- 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 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 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: Sunday 21 June at 11.55pm AEST
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
Applications close: Sunday 21 June at 11.55pm
Targeted Question: Can you describe the strategies you use to foster motivation and self-directed learning in adult learners, and how you create a supportive environment that encourages these behaviours?
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Aitchison via email [email protected] or call 0435 078 206.
Role-specific enquiries: contact Nikola Nedeski, Head Teacher Community Services, via email: [email protected]
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.
