Teacher of Music Location: Lismore Campus Temporary Part-Time (17.5 hours per week) until 22 February 2027 $111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading paid pro rata About the role
We're seeking a creative and motivated individual to inspire the next generation of musicians, composers and producers! As a teacher you will be responsible for constructing, guiding and enhancing the educational process, delivering educational programs, collaborating with a team of trainers and facilitating learning to enable students to become highly skilled musicians. The successful candidate will be based in Lismore but must also be willing and able to work at Byron Bay campus as and when required.
About You
You are a talented, capable and creative music professional with strong skills in performance, composition and sound production, supported by relevant industry experience and familiarity working within the creative sector. You bring demonstrated experience engaging with diverse learning groups, adapting your teaching approach to meet varied student needs. Highly organised, you communicate clearly and work effectively to defined timeframes, ensuring successful delivery of projects and learning outcomes. You have working knowledge of Ableton Live or another professional DAWs, enabling you to deliver contemporary, industry-aligned training in Music composition, production and performance.
Qualifications
* Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and a minimum Diploma of the following or equivalent field:
o Music Performance
o Composition and Music Creation
o Sound Production
* 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.
Highly Regarded
* Hold an honours degree or higher in a relevant field
Child‐Related Requirements
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.
Eligibility
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.
Applications Close
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Tuesday 2 June 2026
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.
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