Teacher of Interior Design

Tafe Nsw; Kingscliff; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 133,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW Kingscliff campus is seeking an enthusiastic Interior Design educator for a permanent part-time role (21 hrs per fortnight). You will inspire students by sharing extensive industry experience and guiding through creative learning journeys.

Applicants should hold a Diploma of Interior Design or equivalent, have at least three years post-qualification experience, and a VET teaching qualification. The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and keeping industry currency current.

Qualifications

• Hold Diploma of Interior Design or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years post‑qualification industry experience within five years prior.
• Must hold a VET teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through their creative learning journey and share extensive industry experience.
• Collaborate across the Creative Industries team to support program delivery.
• Mentor students to develop design skills and industry readiness.

Skills

Teaching qualification (VET)

Industry experience 3+ years

Excellent communication

Mentoring students

Education

Diploma of Interior Design

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

CAD drafting

3D design and rendering tools

Immersive design presentation tools

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Interior Design

Location: Kingscliff Campus

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), paid pro rata, 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 flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Interior Design educator on a permanent part time basis (21 hrs per fortnight) at Kingscliff campus, to inspire students through their creative learning journey.

To succeed in this role, you will be passionate and motivated about sharing your extensive industry experience in design, and willing to collaborate more widely across the Creative Industries team. You will have excellent communication skills and the ambition and drive to succeed and mentor students, passing on your experience and knowledge.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Diploma of Interior Design, or a related design qualification at minimum Diploma level, or equivalent.
• 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:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in interior design or a related design discipline
• Strong hand drawing and CAD drafting skills
• Skills in3D designand digital rendering tools, and/or experience with toolsfor immersive design presentations
• Knowledge of design theory and history

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 at 11.55pm on Thursday 12 November 2026

Targeted Question:Describe a recent interiors project, exhibition, commission or professional achievement that you are particularly proud of. How would you use this experience to inspire and develop students' creative and technical skills?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at ************@tafensw.edu.au or phone [phone]***

Role-specific enquiries:

Contact Lissa Maloney (from 23- 30 October) Head Teacher Creative Industries, via email at **************@tafensw.edu.au or phone [phone]***. Contact Polina Karlova (from 1 -12 November), A/Head Teacher Creative Industries via email at **************@tafensw.edu.au 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.

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.

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

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