Permanent full-time appointment
South Metropolitan TAFE is an industry and community-focused organisation with a driving commitment to high quality training and development. With several training centres and campuses spread across Perth's East and South Metropolitan suburbs, the TAFE offers nationally recognised qualifications, developed and endorsed by industry, at a local, state and national level, and to an increasing number of international students.
We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au
Please note that applicants must be available for interview during the week commencing 22 June 2026.
About the role
During the performance of their normal lecturing role, a principal lecturer would focus upon leadership and qualitative improvement in educational processes and programs. A principal lecturer would be expected to have outstanding skills and qualities in education delivery with a focus on quality teaching and learning.
The principal lecturer is a teaching position and is expected to provide college or system wide educational leadership. The principal lecturer has industrial leadership responsibilities which relate directly to the education process, including curriculum, teaching initiatives and industry liaison.
This role’s teaching component focuses on working with colleagues (rather than enrolled students) to enhance lecturer capability across various domains. As a result, the relevant industry expertise for this position lies in adult learning and organisational development.
Specifically, this includes a requirement to have current demonstrated expertise in:
- Contemporary teaching methods such as explicit instruction
- Classroom management and creating positive learning environments
- Leadership, productivity, and teamwork
- Teaching with technology and instructional design
As the principal lecturer within the Innovative Practice team you will collaborate closely with the eLearning team, learning & development consultant, quality consultants, managers, and other principal lecturers. You will identify, design, and deliver capability development initiatives that support contemporary teaching practices and improve skills that drive workplace performance.
This position is ideal for an innovative thinker who enjoys exploring new ideas and is passionate about fostering excellence in teaching at South Metropolitan TAFE.
A higher teaching qualification (Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Diploma, or Master’s) is required for this role.
It is preferred that candidates already possess a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at the time of application or can demonstrate progression towards the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Ferg Roper, Manager Innovative Practice on (08) 9442 8347 or email [email protected]
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave
- Four weeks professional leave
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 18 weeks
- Various employee health and wellness initiatives and benefits
Ready to Apply?
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number SML068.26S
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- A tailored resume (maximum three pages) highlighting relevant experience and key achievements aligned to the position.
- Contact details for two professional referees, including current manager.
- A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing only the selection criteria listed below:
- Able to demonstrate educational leadership in the development & implementation of curriculum across program areas.
- Demonstrated significant educational leadership in professional practice in the following areas:
- teaching methodology
- student assessment
- program evaluation
- educational innovation
- Demonstrated outstanding performance.
It is strongly recommended that your cover letter includes clear, specific examples that demonstrate how you meet each of the nominated selection criteria, with a focus on the outcomes and impact of your work.
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be assessed against the remaining criteria in subsequent stages of the recruitment process:
- At least five years of teaching experience
- Demonstrated leadership within the defined area of expertise in relation to:
- maintaining close liaison with industry, professional and other appropriate groups;
- promulgating advice and information in current trends in the area;
- representing the area on college state and interstate committees and working groups.
- Understanding of equal opportunity policies and development of appropriate strategies to incorporate these principles into the learning environment.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
Other Conditions and Eligibility
Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.
To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Monday 15 June 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).
