Teacher of Community Services – Disability
Port Macquarie
Talent Pool Opportunity
$98,499 - $116,813 salary package - includes base salary ($111,798 - $132,58, 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.
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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 depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Services/Disability professional to join our vibrant team of Teachers in Port Macquarie. This full-time temporary position is ideal for someone with current industry knowledge and hands-on experience who is committed to inspiring and developing the next generation of community services professionals.
As a TAFE Teacher, you will deliver engaging training programs, facilitate learning, and support students to achieve their goals. Through your industry expertise and commitment to quality education, you will help students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the sector.
About You
We are looking for passionate and engaged individuals who have the ability to meet the following Essential Requirements:
- Community Services – Minimum Diploma of Community Services (relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Disability – Minimum Certificate IV Disability (relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Certificate IV TAE40122 / TAE40116 or equivalent, or Diploma / Degree in Adult Education
- Minimum three years post-qualification experience in Community Services / Disability sector or relevant area, gained no longer than five years ago
- Commitment to maintaining professional currency & knowledge of VET regulatory compliance requirements
To about the role, click to view the Position Description
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 on Sunday the 14th August, 2026
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
- Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
Targeted Question: TAFE NSW students bring diverse backgrounds and experiences. How would you use your skills to teach, motivate, support and guide adult learners in gaining knowledge, understanding and practical skills in both a group and individualised context?
Don’t have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via
[email protected]
Role-specific enquiries: Katrina Cameron, Head Teacher Community Services,
[email protected]
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
