Teacher of Polymer Technology

**Be Passionate. Have Purpose. Make your next career choice the right one**
- Rare casual opportunity to teach Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking
- Positively impact the future of your industry
- Located at the Lidcombe Campus

**About TAFE NSW**

TAFE NSW's purpose is to skill the workforce of the future. We are Australia's leading provider of education and training and one of the largest in the world. We play a vital role in providing education to rural and regional NSW, plus job training pathways for the most vulnerable in the community.

**About the role**

TAFE NSW is looking for individuals with current industry experience and knowledge in Polymer Technology with a plastic welding and/or conveyer belt repair focus, to join our team of Teachers to deliver training to a range of student cohorts at the Lidcombe campus.

The role is responsible for a range of activities, which supports learners, and enhances the student learning experience. As a professional educator you will skill the workforce of tomorrow by constructing and guiding the educative process with a mixture of workshop and classroom delivery. In the role, you will deliver face-to-face and virtual educational programs and facilitate practical learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes.

The role requires you to tailor your delivery to apprentices and trainees already working in industry but need further training, and entrant level students wishing to work or transition into the Polymer Technology Industry. Students are expected to be made up of a diverse group of young and mature adult learners from all over NSW.

**About You**

**To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements**:

- Minimum Certificate IV in Polymer Technology with a focus on plastic welding and/or conveyer belt repairs
- Certificate IV TAE40116 or equivalent
- Have a minimum of three (3) years relevant and post-qualification industry experience in the plastics industry with a focus on plastic welding and/or conveyer belt repair no longer than five (5) years previously, with the ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline
- Effective literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite

**For full details about the role review the **Position Description** and **Information Package**.**

**How to Apply**
- Attach an updated resume (PDF format)
- Upload certified copies of your qualifications (PDF format)

**Role Specific Enquiries**: Please contact David Duncan on 0430 051 142

**Closing Date**: Sunday 30th April 2023 at 11.59pm

**Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**

As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance. For this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.