TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact
Teacher of Cabinetmaking and Furnishing Trades
Lidcombe Campus
Permanent full-time
$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 Focus, 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
Join us as a
Cabinetmaking and Furnishing Trades Teacher
and play a key role in cultivating the knowledge, skills, and passion of tomorrow's industry professionals.
This role is more than delivering training - this is an opportunity to inspire the next generation of
Cabinetmaking and Furnishing Trades
professionals by delivering nationally recognised qualifications that lead to rewarding careers. Through your industry expertise, you'll guide learners as they develop the practical skills, craftsmanship, and confidence needed to design, build, and install high‐quality furniture, cabinetry, and interior fittings.
So, if you're passionate about
Cabinetmaking and Furnishing Trades
and want to make a positive impact in a supportive and cooperative teaching environment by helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you!
About You




To be successful in this role you must:
Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills and hold a minimum of Certificate III in Cabinetmaking or equivalent. (Equivalent qualifications may include Certification III in Shopfitting or Woodmaching/Timber and Composites).
Certificate of Proficiency.
Havea minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in kitchen, bathroom and /or furniture manufacture, gained no longer than five (5) 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
Desirable:
CNC and CAD experience
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally protected and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued,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.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
please contact Sarah Willmott, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at or **************.
Role-specific enquiries:
please contact Robert Watson, Head Teacher of Allied Timber Trades via email at or ************.
Applications close *****pm (AEDT) Monday 26 October ****
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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📌 Teacher Of Cabinetmaking And Furniture Trades (Lidcombe) (Sydney)
🏢 Tafe Nsw External
📍 Sydney