Teacher of Nursing - Paid to Learn

TAFE NSW External; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Nurse Educator at Ultimo Campus on a permanent full-time basis. The role supports nursing students through vocational education and requires a Bachelor of Nursing, current AHPRA registration, and teaching qualifications or participation in the Paid to Learn program.

A minimum of three years post-qualification experience is expected. The Paid to Learn option applies for those transitioning from industry to teaching, with guaranteed work upon successful completion of the

Qualifications

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document here for details) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously).

Responsibilities

• Inspire the next generation of Nursing students as part of a permanent full‑time team at Ultimo Campus.
• Deliver Vocational Education and Training to approved standards.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and school community activities.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Teaching readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Nursing - Paid to Learn

Ultimo Campus

Permanent full-time

$111,798 - $132,585 Salary Package: includes salary range $98,499 to $116,813 per annum plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (salary offered will be based on experience).

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 15th November 2026

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.

About the role

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Nursing students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent full-time basis located at Ultimo Campus.

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document here for details) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

• We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

Paid to Learn

for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

Session Times

Session #1 Friday 30 October 12pm - 1pm

Session #2 Thursday 5 November 9am - 10am

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries

please contact Sarah Willmott – Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email: [e-mail] or [phone]

Role-specific enquiries

please contact Kylie Brennan – Team Lead Health, via email: [e-mail] or [phone]

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.