Teacher of Heavy Vehicles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

TAFE NSW seeks outstanding educators to inspire and mentor the next generation of Heavy Vehicle students. This permanent full-time role is based at the Wetherill Park campus and involves delivering hands-on, practical training as part of a high-quality, industry-relevant program.

You will guide student learning, share your skills and passion, and support learners across school and post-trade qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in either Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, practical training for Heavy Vehicle students.
• Guide and mentor the next generation of Heavy Vehicle learners.
• Provide high-quality, industry-relevant training across a range of learners, including school students and post-trade qualifications.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Industry experience

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Heavy Vehicles

Location: Wetherill Park

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

We are seeking outstanding educators to inspire and mentor the next generation of Heavy Vehicle students. This is a permanent full-time opportunity based at Wetherill Park campus.

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, you will guide and enhance student learning by delivering hands‑on, practical training. Our teaching section focuses on providing high quality, industry relevant training, delivered to a wide range of learners, including school students and those pursuing post trade qualifications. Share your skills and passion for your industry, help students build the skills, qualifications, and employability to support their career goals.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in either Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Hold a Certificate of Proficiency showing the completion of a relevant apprenticeship.

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 Sunday 18 October 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email [e-mail] or phone [phone]

Role-specific enquiries:

contact Chris Roberts, Team Leader, via email [e-mail] or phone [phone]

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.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

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.