LECTURER ANIMAL SCIENCE

- Full time, ongoing role commencing February 2026

- Salary range: $86,239 - $104,720 per annum + super

- TAFE SA Gilles Plains Campus

About TAFE SA

Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, and most recently the National Training Provider of the year, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across several regional and metropolitan locations.

By working with TAFE SA, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job‑ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.

About the Role

The primary role of a TAFE SA Lecturer is to provide a quality educational service of training, assessment, and guidance to students in accordance with relevant training package objectives.

TAFE SA is seeking an experienced, motivated professional to join our Lecturing team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and have current animal science industry experience with the ability to apply their skills to a broad range of tasks, relating to work within the companion animal industries.

Bring your expertise to the classroom and make a lasting impact - apply today to join our team as an Animal Science Lecturer

The successful applicant will have:

- Minimum 5 years of relevant industry and/or teaching experience in Animal Science.

- Minimum Certificate III in Animal Studies or related field qualifications.

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, TAE40116 or TAE40122 or a Diploma or higher‑level qualification in adult education.

- High level of current technical expertise in Animal Science or a relevant discipline area.

Special Conditions

The successful applicant must provide evidence of a valid DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing employment. Applicants who do not currently hold a WWCC will be required to apply through the Department of Human Services (DHS).

- Out of hours work may be required and a flexible approach to the hours of duty is essential.

- Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required.

- May be required to relocate to other campuses within TAFE SA.

- Incumbent will be required to participate in the Department’s performance Development Program.

- A flexible approach to the taking of leave is essential.

- Eligible to work in Australia.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the application guidelines.

Your application must address the key selection criteria in the Role Descriptor. You should also refer to the information in the Industry Addendum when responding to the criteria in the Role Descriptor. It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not directly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part‑time. We support employees to manage their work‑life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries

Patricia Colbey
E: patricia.colbey@tafesa.edu.au

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