Lecturer Aged Care

Central Regional TAFE; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12% employer superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

4 weeks professional leave

13 weeks long service leave

Job summary

Central Regional TAFE invites applications for a Permanent full-time Lecturer in Aged Care. You will deliver high-quality training, helping students build practical and theoretical skills in a dynamic learning environment.

You will teach, assess, mentor, and support learners in line with curriculum requirements, while pursuing ongoing professional development to keep pace with industry changes and employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Australian qualification in Aged Care (Certificate IV in Aged Care or Diploma of Nursing) or equivalent.
• TAE qualifications or valid Assessor Skill Set per standards; willing to enrol within two years if needed.
• Current and valid Australian working rights (visa sponsorship not available).
• Satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance (less than 6 months old).
• Working with Children Check required or eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning for aged care students.
• Assess student progress and mentor learners in line with curriculum requirements.
• Deliver training in accordance with relevant training packages and courses.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with industry developments.

Education

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Diploma of Nursing

TAE40122/TAE40116/TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011/TAESS00019/TAESS00024)

Job description

Permanent full-time

We are seeking a motivated and industry experienced Lecturer Aged Care to join our team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality training, supporting students to develop both practical and theoretical skills in a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

As a Lecturer, you will play a key role in fostering problem solving, critical thinking, and technical capability, preparing students for a physically and intellectually challenging field with strong employment outcomes. The lecturer’s primary role is to teach, facilitate learning, assess, and mentor students in accordance with relevant curriculum and/or training package requirements. Lecturers also undertake professional activities and activities related to delivery. To maintain high quality educational services, lecturers are expected to stay current with technological and industry developments through ongoing professional development, ensuring the provision of up-to-date information and advice to both the College and industry.

Suitability Requirements and Eligibility

Applicants will be assessed by their skills, experiences and attributes in relation to the job requirements required for the role.

To be considered suitable for this role, you will:

• Hold a relevant Australian qualification in Aged Care. Certificate IV in Aged Care or Diploma of Nursing or equivalent. If your qualification has been obtained overseas, the Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) offers a free assessment service to have your tertiary or higher education qualification(s) recognised. If you are shortlisted for interview, please bring original copies of your qualifications for verification.
• Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116, TAE40110), or a secondary teaching qualification with an Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, or TAESS00024) in line with the Registration Standards 2025. Applicants without this qualification may apply but must be willing to enrol and complete it within two years.
• Possess current and valid Australian working rights (e.g. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate working visa). Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Hold or obtain a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance (less than 6 months old) before you commence.
• In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

Why join our team?

Some of the benefits of working at Central Regional TAFE include:

• Salary packaging options
• 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 4 weeks professional leave
• 15 days personal leave
• 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years
• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family

Find out more by visiting our website www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

Central Regional TAFE is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a measure to achieve equality Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Therefore, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: CRL100.26S

Applications close Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).