TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Community Services

Location: Strathfield Campus

Temporary Part-Time (21 hours per week) until July 2027

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (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’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of community services professionals, temporary part-time position (21 hours per week, across 3 days) based at Strathfield Campus.

As a Teacher of Community Services at TAFE NSW, you will play a vital role in shaping the future workforce by delivering high-quality vocational education and training. You will design and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support students in achieving their goals, whether through campus-based, online, or work-based delivery. Your responsibilities will include preparing and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining industry relevance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will also collaborate with industry partners and the broader community to ensure training remains current, responsive, and aligned with workforce needs.

About You





You are a passionate educator with a strong background in community services and a commitment to student success. With at least three years of recent industry experience and Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant field, you bring both technical expertise and real-world insight to your teaching. Your excellent communication skills, adaptability, and collaborative approach make you a valued team member, and you thrive in dynamic, diverse learning environments where you can make a meaningful impact.

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold a Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field such as Social Science, Counselling, Community Services, Mental Health, Social Work etc
2. Have a minimum of three 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.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally protected 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 23 August at 11.55pm

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:





- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Can you describe the strategies you use to foster motivation and self-directed learning in adult learners, and how you create a supportive environment that encourages these behaviours?

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

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Nikola Nedeski, Head Teacher Community Services via email ***************@tafensw.edu.au

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.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

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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