TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact
Teacher of Work Health and Safety
Position can be based in one of these regional NSW hubs: Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst or Tamworth
Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)
$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), 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 depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
We are seeking exceptional educators to inspire and shape the next generation of Work Health and Safety (WHS) professionals. This is an opportunity to bring your industry expertise to life, guiding students as they build practical skills, achieve nationally recognised qualifications, and progress toward meaningful careers in WHS.
As a Teacher of WHS, you will apply current, industry-aligned knowledge to design and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that reflect contemporary safety practices and legislative requirements. You will deliver training across a range of environments—including face-to-face classroom settings, workplace and field-based contexts, and online—ensuring students gain hands-on, real-world capability.
In this dynamic and evolving field, you will play a critical role in developing safety-focused thinking and professional standards in your learners. We are looking for educators who combine strong technical expertise with a passion for teaching excellence. In return, you’ll be supported to thrive in a collaborative environment that values industry currency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
About You
To be successful in the role you will:
- Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent tertiary qualification in related disciplines
- Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry 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, 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) Tuesday 1 September 2026
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Copies of your qualifications (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: How have you maintained your industry, vocational and Work Health and Safety knowledge over the past 12 months? Please provide examples of activities you have undertaken and explain how you have applied this knowledge in your professional practice.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 7921 2416.
Role-specific enquiries: contact Petrina Dowton, Head Teacher of Business Services via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 7921 2837.
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.
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