principal lecturer, conservation

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia TAFE SA Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

TAFE SA

Job reference: 702840

Location: - VARIOUS -

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

  • Full-time ongoing position, commencing from January 2026
  • Salary $121,139 p.a. + Super
  • Located at either Urrbrae, Mount Gambier or Barossa TAFE SA 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 in either Conservation and Land Management, Agriculture or Horticulture.

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

The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at 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.
  • 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

Lisa Toogood

Education Manager

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Applications close: 28/10/2025 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.

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