Teacher of Maritime Studies

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Maritime Studies - Paid to Learn

Newcastle and Ultimo Campuses

2 x permanent full-time

Package range: $108,057 - $128,149. Package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411 per annum) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. (Salary offered will be based on experience).

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 8th October 2025

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.

About the role

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Maritime Studies students by joining our team of teachers for the following opportunities:

- 1 x permanent full-time - Newcastle Campus
- 1 x permanent full-time – Ultimo Campus

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.

Essential Requirements:

- Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of AMSA Master less than 45 metre certificate of competency or higher equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document for details) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course
- Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry

Highly regarded but not essential:

- Newcastle location: Chief Mate or Master Unlimited qualification with relevant merchant cargo vessel industry experience
- Ultimo location: Marine Engine Driver Grade 1

Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

How to apply

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

- Your current resume (PDF)
- Certified copies of your qualifications plus licences (upload as one PDF file). Certified copied preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question (max 300 words): Share an example of a time you contributed to a team effort to solve a problem or improve a process. What was your role and what was the outcome?

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Together we can change lives Apply now

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