Applications are now open for full time and part time positions that become vacant over the next 12 months.

About the role
We are seeking experienced and innovative individuals who are passionate about sharing their industry skills with the workforce of the future. TAFE lecturers have an important role in delivering training excellence and mentorship, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their career pathway. Keep your network connections alive by collaborating with local businesses and industry to ensure your training programs, and the skills taught to students, are current and relevant.

As a lecturer, you will use your industry experience to teach skills employers want, providing a unique and innovative learning experience. Your primary role is to teach, facilitate learning, assess and mentor students in accordance with relevant curriculum and/or training package requirements.

To be successful in this role you will have a trade qualification relating to mobile plant or heavy commercial mechanical. (or equivalent). The successful applicant will also have at least 5 years of vocational or lecturing experience relevant to this position with an ability to facilitate and encourage learning.

There is a minimum qualification required to deliver accredited vocational education and training (VET) as defined by the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards), or its successors. The current minimum qualification required is the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116, or TAE40110), or a secondary teaching qualification with an Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, or TAESS00024).





Applicants who do not yet hold the minimum required VET credentials are still eligible to apply, however South Metropolitan TAFE will require the successful candidate to be enrolled, and have commenced training in, an approved training and assessment credential and record satisfactory progress to enable the credential to be completed within two years from commencement.

Suitability requirements and Eligibility
Applicants will be assessed by their skills, experiences and attributes in relation to the job requirements and leadership behaviours required for the role. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Employment is subject to:

- A satisfactory Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

- A valid Working with Children (WWC) Card, where applicable

Applicants must also have:

- A valid working visa (for fixed-term roles), or

- Permanent residency (for permanent roles)

Why join our team?
Some of the benefits of working at South Metropolitan TAFE include:

- Competitive remuneration: Award-based salary with annual increments and a 12% superannuation contribution, plus access to generous salary packaging arrangements.





- Adaptable working arrangements: Flexible hours, work-from-home options, and a variety of leave arrangements — including an extra 3 public service holidays and the ability to purchase additional leave.

- Professional growth: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

- Health and wellbeing: A range of wellbeing initiatives and free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.

- Inclusive leave options: Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, 18 weeks paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work options, and additional leave for disability, family and domestic violence, and reproductive health.

- Great locations and facilities: a range of campus locations accessible by public transport, spread across the south metropolitan region with specialist facilities and public service and outlets.

Further Job Related Information?
Please contact Euan MacLean, Portfolio Manager Heavy Automotive & Plant on (08) •••• •523 or email [email protected]

Find out more by visiting our website www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions
For further information about this position and details on how to apply please visit JobsWA job board by clicking the Apply button.

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: SML095.26P

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

📌 Lecturer Heavy Automotive (Thornlie)
🏢 South Metropolitan TAFE
📍 Thornlie