Teacher of Robotics and Automation

**TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact**

**Teacher of Robotics and Automation - Paid to Learn**

**Campus Location: Wollongong**

**1 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 Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent full-time basis located at Wollongong Campus. As a teacher, you will play a key role in delivering hands-on, industry-relevant training that equips learners with the skills to thrive in an era of automation, robotics, mechatronics, and smart manufacturing.

We are looking for passionate and forward-thinking professionals with strong technical expertise in robotics, automation systems, and mechatronics—alongside Industry 4.0 technologies—and the ability to translate this knowledge into high-quality training delivery. In this role, you will design and deliver practical learning experiences, maintain and utilise advanced equipment and facilities, and ensure programs remain aligned with current and emerging industry practices. You will also contribute to curriculum development, collaborate with colleagues to modernise training approaches, and engage with industry partners to ensure relevance and innovation in program delivery.

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.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description

**Essential Requirements**:

- **Industry Experience**: Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry** in robotics, automation systems, mechatronics, or Industry 4.0 environments**.
- **Collaboration & Communication**: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and industry stakeholders in a dynamic learning environment.

**Highly regarded but not essential**:

- **Advanced Qualifications** in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- **Industry 4.0 Experience**, including automation, robotics, smart systems, digital twins, additive manufacturing, or data-driven manufacturing.
- **Renewable Energy & Sustainability Knowledge**, particularly the integration of automation and mechatronics into clean energy and sustainable manufacturing practices.
- **Curriculum and Training Development**, with experience in designing or adapting training to reflect new technologies and industry practices.
- **Industry Collaboration**, demonstrated through partnerships, projects, or co-designed training solutions with employers or community stakeholders.

For more information about this opportunity or to attend one of our **drop-in sessions**, please check out the **Frequently Asked Questions** or click below:

- Friday 19 September: 9am - 10am
- Thursday 25 September: 12pm - 1pm
- Friday 3 October: 12pm - 1pm
- 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

**Targeted Question (max 300 words)**:Describe a time when you used a digital tool or platform to improve communication, learning or productivity in your workplace. What was the impact?

**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