Teacher Of Project Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development

Job summary

TAFE NSW seeks a Teacher of Project Management to deliver industry-aligned teaching across the Northern Rivers region, with face-to-face delivery required at Kingscliff and other campuses as needed.

This permanent part‑time role (17.5 hours per week) requires a Diploma of Project Management or higher, a VET teaching qualification, and relevant industry experience, with potential to contribute to statewide talent pools.

Qualifications

• Hold Diploma of Project Management or higher qualification in related field.
• Have minimum three years post-qualification industry experience (within five years).
• Must hold teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET).
• Be prepared to maintain VET knowledge and industry currency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, industry-aligned teaching using contemporary project management methodologies.
• Inspire students and foster practical capabilities in planning, scheduling, risk and quality management, governance, and resource management.
• Create inclusive, supportive learning environments that promote critical thinking, collaboration and lifelong learning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Industry experience

Education

Diploma of Project Management

Higher qualification in related field

VET teaching qualification

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Project Management

Based at Kingscliff, but may be required to deliver face to face delivery at Ballina, Wollongbar and Lismore (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Part-time (17.5 hours per week)

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

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 trying to fill one permanent part‑time position that requires face‑to‑face delivery across TAFE NSW campuses located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. We are also creating a NSW statewide talent pool that can be used to fill future temporary or permanent teaching positions. These positions may be delivered either face‑to‑face or virtually.

Bring your passion for project management, leadership, and delivery excellence into the classroom! We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable professionals to inspire the next generation of project managers and business leaders. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, industry‑aligned teaching, combining contemporary project management methodologies with engaging approaches that support student success.

You will work with diverse learners to build practical capabilities in areas such as project planning and scheduling, stakeholder engagement, risk and quality management, governance, scope and resource management, and strategic project delivery. Using your professional experience and subject expertise, you'll create inclusive, supportive learning environments that foster critical thinking, collaboration, problem‑solving, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—shaping future project management professionals while contributing to a collaborative, innovative higher education team committed to excellence in teaching, industry engagement, and student outcomes.

Please note: that this role may require availability to teach on weekday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at a minimum hold a Diploma of Project Management or a higher qualification in a related field
• Hold a relevant industry qualification in Building Management or Construction (Desirable)
• 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.

Targeted Question: Describe your relevant project management industry experience and demonstrate how you would incorporate current industry practices, project methodologies, and workplace examples into your teaching.

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.

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