Head Teacher of Plumbing in Port Macquarie

TAFE NSW is dedicated to life-changing impact, offering 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. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

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 a motivated leader to be the next Head Teacher of Plumbing!
• You will lead our experienced TAFE Teachers and inspire the next generation of Plumbing students.
• Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students.

About You:

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Plumbing and Certificate IV in Plumbing and or equivalent. Desirable but not essential: Certificate III in Roof Plumbing.
• Have a minimum of five years post‑qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET).
• Hold (AQF) Level 5 or higher qualification in Vocational Education and Training (VET)/ Adult Education OR Hold a TAE 40116 or equivalent and commit to obtaining the AQF Level 5 or higher qualification within 18 months of employment.
• 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.

Targeted Questions:

• Describe the processes you would use to provide leadership within a dispersed team to promote a positive culture and build an effective, high performing team.
• As a leader, one of your responsibilities will be to resolve disputes and conflicting priorities and points of view. Provide examples of how you would handle these kinds of situations.

Additional Information:

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.

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