Teacher of Agricultural Mechanical Technology OR Auto Electrical

Teacher of Agricultural Mechanical Technology OR Auto Electrical - Paid to Learn

Campus Location: Wagga Wagga

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 students by joining our team of teachers at Wagga Wagga Campus. We have one permanent full-time position on offer as either a teacher of:

• Agricultural Mechanical Technology, or
• Auto Electrical

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:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology Industry OR Automotive Electrical Technology.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details ) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course
• Have a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry
• For Auto Electrical Applicants: Hold a Fair-Trading NSW tradesperson certificate (license) in the class of "Automotive Electrician" OR if applying from Interstate only, applicants must be eligible to obtain a Fair-Trading NSW Tradesperson certificate.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Hold an ARC refrigeration license.

Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

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

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email: or Tel:

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Trevor Bruce, Team Leader Automotive via email:

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

• 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
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question (max 300 words): Share an example of a time you contributed to a team effort to solve a problem or improve a process. What was your role and what was the outcome?

How can I get support with my application?

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW's recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.

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 or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, 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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