Teacher of Hairdressing

Tafe Nsw; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 133,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a passionate Hairdressing teacher for the Ultimo campus. The role focuses on practical, industry-aligned training in hairdressing and barbering, requiring a teaching qualification for VET and substantial post qualification experience.

The position is Temporary Part Time (21 hpw) at Ultimo, with a salary package of $111,798 – $132,585 including base salary and superannuation, pro rata for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Hold appropriate teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET).
• Minimum five years full-time post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, hands-on, industry-aligned training.
• Share industry knowledge and passion to help students develop skills, creativity and professionalism.
• Stay connected to the profession and contribute to the future hairdressing and barbering workforce.

Skills

Teaching qualification (VET)

Industry hairdressing experience

Education

Certificate III in Hairdressing

Certificate III in Barbering

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Hairdressing

Location: Ultimo Campus

Temporary Part Time (21 hpw) up to October 2027

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingpaid pro rata

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.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, 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.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to join the Hairdressing teaching team at Ultimo campus. The successful candidate will bring industry experience in Hairdressing with specialist expertise in hairdressing and following areas: barbering.

Share your industry knowledge and passion to help students develop the technical skills, creativity, and professionalism needed to succeed. Deliver practical, hands‑on, industry-aligned training while staying connected to your profession and contributing to the future hairdressing and barbering workforce.

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 Hairdressing or equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of five years full-time 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.

Highly Regarded: Certificate III in Barbering (or equivalent) and demonstrated barbering or men’s hair cutting skills.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, 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.

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 22 November 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:Contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail].

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Karalyn Smith, Head Teacher Hair and Beauty, via email at [e-mail]

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

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 18months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.