Teacher of Plumbing (Gymea & Wollongong) - Paid to Learn

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Plumbing - Paid to Learn

Wollongong and Gymea Campuses

3 x Permanent full-time

$111,798 - $132,585 Salary Package: includes salary range $98,499 to $116,813 per annum plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (salary offered will be based on experience).

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 15th November 2026

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 First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

About the role

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

• 1 x permanent full-time - Gymea Campus
• 2 x permanent full-time - Wollongong 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 level of Certificate III in Plumbing Trade and Certificate IV in Plumbing or equivalent.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details) 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:

• Applicants hold a Plumbing License (Contractor License, Endorsed Contractor Certificate or Qualified Supervisor Certificate)
• Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

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.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:please contact Linda Dewbery - Talent Acquisition Advisor at Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 5811

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Anthony Pingnam, Head Teacher Plumbing, at Anthony.Pingnam1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 2133

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.

A talent pool valid for 18months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

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