Teacher of Electrotechnology

TAFE NSW External; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW seeks a Teacher of Electrotechnology at Newcastle Campus. The role involves guiding and enhancing learning, sharing extensive industry experience, and delivering VET training across an adult learning environment.

This permanent full-time position may require statewide travel; you will support students' career goals and develop their qualifications and employability through engaging instruction.

Qualifications

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, with a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent.
• Minimum five years post-qualification industry experience within the last five years.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET).
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills and trainer/assessor competence.

Responsibilities

• This is a permanent full-time opportunity based at Newcastle Campus, with possible statewide travel.
• As a TAFE NSW Teacher, guide and enhance the learning process, sharing extensive industry experience.
• Deliver training in an adult learning environment to build students' skills, qualifications, and employability.

Skills

Electrotechnology knowledge

Teaching qualifications

VET delivery

Industry experience

Trainer/assessor competence

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Electrotechnology

Location: Newcastle West TAFE Campus

Permanent Full Time

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), 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, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This is a permanent full time opportunity based at Newcastle Campus. Which may also involve travel for delivery statewide.

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, your role is to guide and enhance the learning process. You will be passionate and motivated to share your extensive industry experience, and you will have proven experience in delivering training in an adult learning environment. This is your chance to build the skills, qualifications, and employability of our students, and support their career goals.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or ESI industry equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of five years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
4. Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

Desirable but not essential

Previous knowledge, skills and experience in the ESI industry - current authorisation to work on Network Operator networks as an electrical worker.

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 Thursday 19 November 2026

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

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Nicholas Bryant, Team Leader Electro Refrigeration & Power Supply, via email at [e-mail]

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.

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