Teacher of Visual Arts

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Visual Arts

Wauchope and Kempsey

Permanent Part-Time 0.5 FTE

$108,057 package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411), employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

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.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

About the role

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Visual Arts students  

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students. 

The position is based across the Wauchope and Kempsey campuses, with flexibility to work from either location and regular travel between the two.

About You

You will have:

1. Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of a Diploma in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or Cultural Arts or equivalent and a commitment to maintain technical currency.

2.Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.

3. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details

4. Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.

Highly desirable: Advanced Diploma or Bachelor of Arts. Additional broader experience is Design related industries is an advantage.

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

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, 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.

Together we can change lives Apply now

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Monday 10 November 2025.

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• Portfolio of 6 current examples of your arts practice (within last 2 years). Supply as image files, identify size, media, date and provide artist description for each work
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: It is important for TAFE Teacher's to maintain currency in their field. Please let us know what steps you currently take to maintain currency. 

Don't have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.

General recruitment and role-specific enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Braidie Stride at

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW's recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process.

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.

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

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