Teacher of Nursing

Tafe Nsw; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW seeks a Nurse educator to join as a temporary full-time Teacher of Nursing, based at Shellharbour and Moss Vale campuses, with travel between sites. The role runs from January 2027 to May 2027, delivering and assessing training for Certificate III in Health Services Assistance and Diploma of Nursing, building practical skills and industry-ready capability.

The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor students, and uphold professional educator standards while

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of three years post‑qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications.
• 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 as well as trainer/assessor competence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess training across the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance and Diploma of Nursing.
• Support students to build practical skills and industry‑ready capability.
• Deliver educational programmes and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their best outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Nursing

Shellharbour and Moss vale campus

Temporary full time until May 2027

$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 looking for an individual with current industry experience and knowledge in Nursing to join our team as a temporary full-time Teacher from January 2027 until May 2027. This position is based at our Shellharbour and Moss Vale TAFE Campus and travel is required between the 2 campuses as per faculty requirements.

In this role, you will deliver and assess training across the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance and Diploma of Nursing, supporting students to build practical skills and industry‑ready capability.

The role of the TAFE Teacher as a professional educator is to help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. The successful candidates in this role will deliver educational programmes and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their best outcomes.

About You

You have the ambition and drive to succeed and mentor your students, passing on your experience and knowledge. You will also have the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with stakeholders including industry and students.

We are looking for a passionate and engaged individual who meets the following Essential Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing (minimum) with a current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 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.

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: Sunday 25 October 2026 AEDT at 11.55pm

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries

Contact Sarah Aitchison, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email ***************@tafensw.edu.au or call 0435 078 ***.

Additional Information

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be foundhere.

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.