Job Description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Children's Education

Location: Wollongong

Permanent Full Time

$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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Early Childhood Education students! Share your skills and passion for your industry, help students build the skills, qualifications, and employability to support their career goals.

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, you will empower students through engaging, learner-centred training delivered across face-to-face, online and blended learning environments. Leveraging your industry knowledge, digital capability and passion for education, you will foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, achievement and lifelong learning, while ensuring training remains current, practical and aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.

This permanent full-time position is based at our Wollongong campus and involves travel between Wollongong, Nowra and Shellharbour. The role also includes regular delivery of virtual evening classes.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood, or equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
4. 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 and the essential requirements, click to view the

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 26 July 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Your response to the two targeted questions below when prompted in the application form (max 300 words per question).

Targeted Question 1: Please describe how your knowledge, qualifications and professional experience have prepared you to successfully meet the essential requirements of this role.

Targeted Question 2: Using an example from your experience, describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of a diverse audience. How did you tailor your approach to achieve a position outcome?

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 79215325

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Shannon Bassett, Head Teacher Early Childhood via email at Shannon.Bassett1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 79210968.

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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