Teacher of Animal Science

Secure a permanent full-time role as the Teacher of Animal Science with TAFE NSW.
- Join a multi-disciplined team based at Richmond where employees feel valued, supported and inspired.

TAFE NSW is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the NSW economy and workforce, offering world class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value and proudly play a meaningful role in delivering quality training to the people of NSW.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

In the role, you will deliver both face-to-face and connected learning educational programs to facilitate practical learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes.

The role is permanent full time offering an annual salary package range between $96,158 - $114,039. For full details about the position please review the Position Description and Information Pack.

**ABOUT YOU**

If you are a qualified and engaging educator who is committed to connecting with students, either face-to-face or via multiple platforms, then this rewarding opportunity may be a great fit for you.

To succeed in the role, you are passionate about sharing your knowledge and industry experience to ensure that your students are set up for success. You will be committed to keeping industry relevant and have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with stakeholders including colleagues, industry, and students.

To be successful in this role you must:

- Hold the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or the TAE40110 qualification with the required additional upgrade units, or higher-level qualification in adult education.
- Have a minimum of five (5) years current, relevant and post-qualification experience in the Animal Care industry relevant to your qualifications. With the ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- An updated resume with a cover letter outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the position.
- Certified copies of your teaching and vocational qualifications.
- Your responses to the targeted questions.

Closing date: Wednesday 16 November at 11:59pm

**Role Specific Enquiries**
Mark Dobson, Head Teacher Animal Care

**Application Specific Enquiries**
Sally Barry, Talent Acquisition Advisor

**Technical Issues**
IT Support Team, I Work for NSW

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

For permanent positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

An eligibility list may be created for this position, and future opportunities with position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list.

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. More information can be found at Working with Children Check.

**Key Application Responses**:
**TARGETED QUESTIONS**
- TAFE Teachers need to develop strong relationships with local industry and regularly seek input from industry and employers about their training needs. Please provide the panel with a recent example when you have worked with industry and employers to achieve a successful outcome.
- TAFE teachers must be able to adapt and respond to new challenges both inside and out of the classroom. Can you describe how you would handle a conflict situation; outline how you would respond and follow up with students who have been disrupting class?
- In the current environment, TAFE teachers must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team. Please provide examples, of how you have contributed to a team, what can bring to this role and how it will improve the team's performance.