hourly paid instructor

TAFE SA

Job reference: 708425

Location: GILLES PLAINS

Job status: Casual

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Work Arrangements: Casual
• HPI004 salary $91.70 per hour
• Based at Gilles Plains Campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description and Industry Addendum

Your Next Adventure

The primary role of a TAFE SA Hourly Paid Instructor (HPI) is to provide a quality educational service of training, assessment, and guidance to students in accordance with relevant training package objectives. HPI's may also be involved in the provision of consultancy services to industry/community clients.

Got What It Takes?

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or a degree in Veterinary Science
• Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Demonstrated current competence in surgical and client-facing industry roles
• Evidence of ongoing professional development across a broad range of veterinary clinical areas.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Meet Your Future Team

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia. Join a dynamic, innovative team that equips students with job-ready skills and creates life-changing opportunities. More than a job — it's your chance to make a real difference GO GET IT

Discover the Benefits of Joining Us

Enjoy a great range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance.

• Generous leave entitlements including:
• Up to 29 Non-Attendance Days
• Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
• Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Make it Happen

Excited by this opportunity? Click Apply — we'd love to hear from you Submit online your resume and a short response (max 2 pages) to the selection criteria, referencing the Industry Addendum in the Role Descriptor.

For enquiries, contact Patricia Colbey – Education Manager, Agriculture, Water, Wine & Environment via email at

Flexibility Meets Inclusion

At TAFE SA, we're proud to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds — including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Just let us know, we're here to support you.

First Nations Talent — Driving Change

We're committed to meaningful career opportunities for First Nations peoples. Learn more in our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

Want to learn More About Us?

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Applications close: 27/11/2025 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.