Job Description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Nursing

Location: Ultimo

1 x Permanent Full Time Opportunity

$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

As a Teacher of Nursing at TAFE NSW Ultimo, you'll deliver and assess a range of nursing and healthcare courses, helping students build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a successful healthcare career. Joining a vibrant and inclusive team, you will create engaging learning experiences, support students throughout their studies, and ensure training reflects current industry practice. The role also involves building strong relationships with industry providers, along with travel requirements to conduct workplace-based assessments in clinical settings.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and student-focused nursing professional who meets the following Essential Requirements:

1. Holds a Bachelor of Nursing (minimum) and current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience in Acute care, 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.

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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 6 September 2026

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

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

Targeted Question: Provide an example of your experience delivering, facilitating or assessing nursing education or training. In your response, describe how you supported student success while ensuring training and assessment align with current industry standards and professional expectations.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 5325.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Kylie Brennan, Team Leader of Health, via email at Kylie.Brennan@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 2662.

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.

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 across NSW.