Principal Lecturer, Mortar

**TAFE SA**
**Job reference**: 700136
**Location**: 5042 - TONSLEY
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- ** Full-time ongoing position**:

- **Salary $121,139 p.a. + Super**:

- **Based at TAFE SA Tonsley Campus**

**About TAFE SA**
Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of 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 **Principal Lecturer** plays a pivotal role in facilitating high-quality educational outcomes through leadership, program coordination, and the continuous improvement of teaching practices. In the normal course of their role, the Principal Lecturer focuses on driving qualitative enhancements in educational processes and programs. This position requires the demonstration of advanced skills in education delivery, leadership, and curriculum management. A key responsibility of the role is to mentor and support lecturing staff in their professional and career development, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. The Principal Lecturer contributes to the effective daily operations of the teaching workgroup, ensuring cohesive teamwork and alignment with workgroup goals. In addition, the role may involve active liaison with other vocational programs and industry stakeholders to maintain relevance and responsiveness of the curriculum to current and emerging industry needs.

**To be considered for this role, you must have**:
**Academic Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Education (Adult Education/VET) or Graduate Diploma in Adult/VET Education.
- Minimum Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or later)
- Minimum Certificate III qualification of either Bricklaying, Wall and Floor Tiling, Solid Plastering or Wall and Ceiling Lining.

**Why Join Us?**

At TAFE SA, we don’t just shape futures - we empower them. Join a values-driven organisation where your contribution to education and leadership is amplified by a culture of collaboration, integrity, and shared purpose. We offer:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

**Special Conditions**
- 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.
- 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**:
**Inclusion and Flexibility Statement**

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**
Simon Heath
Education Manager

**Applications close**: 30/09/2025 11:45 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.