Teacher of Electrical Trades

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Electrical Trades

Wollongong campus

Permanent Full-time

Total Remuneration $107,740 - $116,025 package includes base salary ($94,923 - $102,223 per annum) plus employer's contribution to 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.

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.

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.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35 hour work week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Electrical Trades students

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

In the role you will have sound and up-to-date knowledge of your subject areas, reflecting current industry practice to construct and guide the educative process. You will deliver face-to-face and facilitate practical learning. To achieve learner outcomes that match evolving industries, we need people with the right skills and expertise. We value our people, and recognise them for their industry-aligned capabilities, and they are empowered to thrive in an evolving environment.

About You

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge, skills and a minimum Certificate III in the appropriate Electrical Trades area.
• Qualified Supervisor or Contractor Certificate in Electrical or Refrigeration/Air Conditioning.
• Have a minimum of five years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• 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.

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 AEDT Thursday 2nd October 2025

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and your interest in teaching at TAFE NSW (1 page max)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (1 PDF)
• Response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (Max 300 words)

Targeted Question – Provide an example of how you would handle, or how you have previously handled working in a complex, dynamic working environment where you were faced with aggressive deadlines.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Kayla Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email on

Role-specific enquiries: Lee Wilton, Team Leader Electrical Trades, via email on

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.