At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and grade students in Business Services, supporting their learning journey.
- Company: Join TAFE NSW, a leader in transformative education and training.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and health programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a life-changing impact by guiding students to success.
- Qualifications: Diploma or higher in relevant fields with assessment experience.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
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 and health and wellbeing programs.
About the role
TAFE Assessors carry out independent assessments and grading for students, focusing on supporting students to complete tasks and identifying areas for further training. Assessors work within a team of industry professionals in an engaging environment. This is a temporary full-time opportunity for the period February 2027 until 30 June 2028, based at Strathfield Campus to join our Business Services team. Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will:
- Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold a Diploma (or Higher) specialising in a relevant area such as Workplace, Health and Safety, Human Resource Management, Training and Assessment.
- Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
- Evidence of holding the appropriate qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training.
- Demonstrated ability to assess students against competency-based skills tasks.
- Understanding of the content of learning materials and the processes used in the discipline, and a commitment to maintain professional currency.
- Commitment and ability to provide feedback in an adult learning environment and motivate and encourage students.
- Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.
Targeted Question
Please explain the importance of feedback for online learners and describe the techniques and consideration you would apply when providing effective written feedback when marking online learner’s assessments.
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 listed below.
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 4 November 2026.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.
Role-specific enquiries: Tanya Sylvester, Head Teacher Business Services via email at Tanya.Sylvester1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 9071.
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.
Assessor – Business Services in Strathfield employer: TAFE NSW External
At TAFE NSW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on health and wellbeing. Join us at our Blacktown Campus, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of diverse learners while being part of a team that values integrity, excellence, and community engagement.
