Assessor of Nursing - Paid to Learn

TAFE NSW External; Taree; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a motivated Assessor of Nursing for the Taree Campus. The role involves independent assessments and grading for nursing students, supporting them on clinical placements across the region, including Forster and Taree. Note: this role does not teach or deliver training.

The position is permanent part-time (14 hours per week) with the Paid to Learn option for those without full teaching qualifications. A 8-week training period may be required to complete the Assessor Skills Set.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is required.
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of holding teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (or willingness to undertake the full-time Assessor Skill Set course for up to 8 weeks).
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent assessments and grading for students.
• Support students during clinical placement and identify areas for further training.
• Work within a team of industry professionals and across healthcare facilities in the region.

Skills

Teaching capability

Clinical experience

Assessment and grading

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Teaching qualifications or willingness to undertake Assessor Skill Set

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Assessor of Nursing - Paid to Learn

Taree Campus (requires travel across the region, including Forster)

Permanent part-time (14 hours per week)

$103,956 Salary Package: includes salary $91,590 per annum paid pro-rata, plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 15th November 2026

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 passionate and motivated individuals with relevant qualifications and experience in the Nursing sector to join our team as an Assessor of Nursing on a permanent part-time (14 hours per week) basis located at Taree Campus.

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. Successful candidates in this role will be required to support students whilst on clinical placement, with the ability to work across a number of healthcare facilities across the region not limited to but including Forster and Taree.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

Applicants applying for part-time positions should note that participation in the Paid to Learn program may require full-time attendance for up to 8 weeks.

Essential Requirements:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 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 'Paid to Learn' Assessor Skill Set course for up to 8 weeks. Increased hours up to full time maybe required during this period.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

Paid to Learn

for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET assessing qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to assessing with guaranteed work following successful completion of the up to 8-week Assessor Skills Set course. Those who already hold the appropriate assessing qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

Session Times

Session #1 Friday 30 October 12pm - 1pm

Session #2 Thursday 5 November 9am - 10am

Targeted Question (max 300 words)

Describe a time when someone needed extra support to complete a task successfully. How did you help them and what was the result?

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.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries

please contact Sarah Willmott - Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email: [e-mail] or [phone]

Role-specific enquiries

please contact Anne MacLeod - Team Lead Health, via email: [e-mail] or [phone]

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 18months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.