Principal Lecturer

We are establishing an appointment pool of Principal Lecturers – pool will be open for 12 months.

We may offer permanent, fixed term, full time, part time or casual appointments, with the possibility of a further term and/or permanency.

There is currently one position available at Pundulmurra Campus for immediate filling.

Do you have a passion for sharing your trade with the next generation? We are seeking experienced and innovative individuals to join North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE) as a Principal Lecturer.

During the performance of their normal lecturing role, a Principal Lecturer would focus upon leadership and qualitative improvement in educational processes and programs, across several industry areas. A Principal Lecturer would be expected to have outstanding skills and qualities in education delivery with a focus on quality teaching and learning.

The Principal Lecturer is a teaching position and is expected to provide college or system wide educational leadership in his/her area of expertise. The Principal Lecturer has industrial leadership responsibilities, which relate directly to the education process, including curriculum, teaching initiatives and industry liaison.

Relevant Qualifications and Experience

To be eligible for employment, you must:

Meet the minimum essential selection criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form, including:

• at least five years teaching experience

• the ability to demonstrate educational leadership in the development and implementation of curriculum across program areas.

• Have a Higher Teaching qualification (Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Dip, Masters) – STERC maintains an Approved Qualifications list – current list updated in Feb 2024 (please see attachment to confirm)

• Have a Vocational qualification
• Have any required license or registration necessary to perform the position.

If you have experience delivering relevant and engaging training in a classroom and workplace settings to a diverse range of students, sound verbal and written communication skills, good administration skills including using Microsoft Office products and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team we want to hear from you

What we offer

At NR TAFE, you can have a challenging and rewarding career. In exchange for your skills, passion and commitment, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Nine weeks paid leave
• Air-conditioning subsidy to offset a proportion of your power bills during applicable months.
• Generous travel subsidy up to $1,885 for yourself and your dependents plus additional travelling time each year.
• District Allowance from $7,436 - $18,898 per annum
• Country Incentive Allowance from $2,852 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development
• Tax reducing salary packaging options
• Government Employer Super Contribution 12%
• College Christmas Closure – utilising leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to NR TAFE's corporate uniform.
• Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Subsidised annual influenza vaccination.
• Up to five days Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Islanders
• Subsidised Housing with rent from $264 - $532 weekly depending on the category of the property (subject to availability and eligibility).
• Relocation allowance between the ranges of $6,500 and $8,500 depending on locality, if relocating from another region within Western Australia.

Lecturing staff employed in 2025 are eligible to receive a Temporary Regional Incentive of $15,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at NRTAFE, with the remainder paid on the anniversary of start date. Staff must remain employed in the location for 12 months to be eligible to receive the second payment.

Find out about North Regional TAFE please visit our website

How to apply

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We require you to submit:

• A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
• A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

For Further Job-Related Information

Please contact Helen Hull, Executive Director Training Services on or email

Applications close Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).

To be eligible for appointment Australian Citizenship, relevant visa or permanent residency is required.

North Regional TAFE is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. People from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.