Teacher of Community Services
Kingscliff Campus
Permanent Full Time
$108,057 package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411), employer's 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're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Community Service students
Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students.
About You
To be successful in the role you will have:
1. Hold a Degree or Diploma in a Community Services related area e.g. Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work, Alcohol and Other Drug Work, Counselling, Mental Health, Disability and Ageing and other relevant areas.
2.Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
1. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
2. Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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 24th September 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:
* Your current resume (PDF)
* 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 Talent Acquisition Advisor, Diana Gammone via email
Role-specific enquiries: contact Julia Clarke, Head Teacher via email
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.
An eligibility list, 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.