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TAFE NSW External; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

TAFE NSW Nepean invites applications for a Temporary Full-Time Teacher of Allied Health. You will bring Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy expertise to our vibrant teaching team and design, deliver, and facilitate high-quality learning experiences.

Based at Nepean, the role runs from January 2027 to January 2028, with a focus on enabling students to develop job-ready allied health skills. Applicants must have current AHPRA registration, a relevant degree, and teaching qualifications for VET;

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum five years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications.
• Teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET) is required.
• Maintain VET knowledge and industry currency; trainer/assessor competence.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and facilitate high-quality learning experiences.
• Guide and support students through their educational journey to achieve outcomes and job-ready skills.

Skills

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy/1

AHPRA registration

Teaching qualification for VET

Industry experience in Allied Health

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (minimum)

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Allied Health

Location: Nepean

Temporary Full Time until January 2028

$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’re seeking an outstanding educator to inspire and shape the next generation of Allied Health professionals.

Bring your current industry expertise in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy and join our vibrant teaching team in this temporary full‑time opportunity based at our Nepean campus, due to commence in January 2027 and continue through to January 2028.

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, you will be a professional educator who designs, delivers, and facilitates high quality learning experiences. You will guide and support students through their educational journey, enabling them to achieve their best possible outcomes and develop job‑ready skills for the allied health workforce.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (minimum) or related Allied Heath domain and current AHPRA registration.
2. Have a minimum of five years post‑qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
4. 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.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close: Sunday 8 November at 11.55pm AEDT

Targeted Question:Provide an example of how you have translated allied health knowledge into a learning experience for students, colleagues, graduates, or other health professionals. What approach did you take?

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 found here.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Renetta Skewes, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Jacqui Longmore, Team Leader Health, via email at [e-mail]

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.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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