Assessor – Business Services

TAFE NSW External; Strathfield; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking an Assessor – Business Services for the Strathfield campus. This temporary full-time role runs from February 2027 to 30 June 2028 and involves independent assessments and grading to support students, identify training needs, and collaborate with a team of industry professionals.

The role requires a Diploma (or higher) in a relevant area and minimum of three years post-qualification experience, with a focus on vocational education assessment and adult feedback.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications.
• Evidence of holding qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training.
• Demonstrated ability to assess students against competency-based skills tasks.
• Commitment to maintain professional currency and provide feedback in an adult learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent assessments and grading for students.
• Support students to complete tasks and identify areas for further training.
• Work within a team of industry professionals in an engaging environment.

Skills

Competency-based assessment

Adult learning feedback

ICT skills

Curriculum understanding

Education

Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Training and Assessment

Tools

Assessments tools

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Assessor – Business Services

Location: Strathfield

Temporary Full Time – For the period February 2027 until 30 June 2028

$103,956 salary package - includes base salary ($91,590), 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 and health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

TAFE Assessors carry out independent assessments and grading for students, with a focus on supporting students to complete tasks, as well as identifying areas for further training. Assessors work within a team of industry professionals in an engaging environment.

Temporary full-time opportunity for the period February 2027 until 30 June 2028, based at Strathfield Campus to join our Business Services team.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold at a Diploma (or Higher) specialising in a relevant area such as:
  • Workplace, Health and Safety
  • Human Resource Management
  • Training and Assessment
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details.
• Demonstrated ability to assess students against competency-based skills tasks.
• Understanding of the content of learning materials and the processes used in the discipline, and a commitment to maintain professional currency.
• Commitment and ability to provide feedback in an adult learning environment and motivate and encourage students.
• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

Targeted Question

Please explain the importance of feedback for online learners and describe the techniques and consideration you would apply when providing effective written feedback when marking online learner’s assessments.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 4 November 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Role-specific enquiries: Tanya Sylvester, Head Teacher Business Services via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.