Teacher of Building - Paid to Learn

TAFE NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW at Ultimo Campus invites world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Building students in a permanent full-time role. You will deliver vocational education with a focus on practical building skills and contribute to a dynamic, supportive learning environment.

The role offers a salary package aligned with experience, access to professional development, and flexible working options. A 14‑week Paid to Learn pathway is available for candidates transitioning from industry to

Qualifications

• Diploma of Building and Construction or equivalent required.
• Evidence of teaching qualifications for VET or willingness to complete the 14-week Paid to Learn course.
• Minimum five years post-qualification experience in building industry within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver VET Building courses to permanent full-time students at Ultimo Campus.
• Inspire and assess students, fostering practical and theoretical building skills.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative learning environment.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Industry experience

Education

Diploma of Building and Construction or equivalent

VET teaching qualification or willingness to undertake Paid to Learn

Tools

BIM experience

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Building - Paid to Learn

Permanent full-time

$111,798 - $132,585 Salary Package: includes salary range $98,499 to $116,813 per annum plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (salary offered will be based on experience).

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 Building students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent full-time basis located at Ultimo Campus

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 Role Description

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Diploma of Building and Construction or equivalent.
• 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, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

Highly regarded but not essential:

Advanced computer skills including BIM experience

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 virtual drop-in sessions, please check out theFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)or click below:

Session Times

Session #1 Friday 30 October 12pm - 1pm

Session #2 Thursday 5 November 9am - 10am

Targeted Question (max 300 words):

Tell us about a time you were responsible for passing on your industry knowledge or expertise to others. How did you ensure they understood and could apply what they had learned?

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 Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor at **************@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 5***

Role-specific enquiries

please contact Tom Hore, Team Leader Building, at ********@tafensw.edu.au or 0437 847 ***.

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.

An eligibility list, 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.