Teacher of Fitting & Machining in Newcastle

TAFE NSW is dedicated to life-changing impact through 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. We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

About the role:

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Fitting and Machining students by joining our team of teachers for the following opportunities:

• 2 x permanent full-time - Newcastle Campus

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.

Essential Requirements:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum of Certificate III in Fitting and Machining, or equivalent.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training or a willingness to undertake our full-time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)
• Additional skills, knowledge and industry experience in CNC machining, pneumatics and hydraulics, automation and emerging manufacturing technologies.

Applicants are encouraged to outline their experience in these areas and how it could support the delivery of contemporary fitting and machining training.

Paid to Learn: For candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion:

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.