Teacher of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Paid to Learn)

About the role

TAFE NSW is recruiting two teachers for its Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program: one permanent full-time position at the Nirimba Campus and one permanent part-time position (28 hours per week) at the Ultimo Campus. The advertised salary package is $111,798 to $132,585, including a salary range of $98,499 to $116,813 per year (paid pro-rata for part-time) plus employer superannuation and annual leave loading; the exact offer depends on experience. Applications close on 15 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver educational programs and facilitate learning for students, adapting practice to suit different learners.
• Prepare learning sessions and assessments and keep them up to date with the current qualification or course.
• Assess and review student progress regularly, and ensure students are properly enrolled.
• Train students in safety practices, cleanliness and economy of materials.
• Keep records up to date, stay current with developments in the industry and take part in quality improvement.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or equivalent, plus a Supervisor or Contractor licence issued by The Building Commission NSW and a full stationary Refrigerant Handling licence issued by the ARC.
• Teaching qualification to deliver VET, or willingness to complete the 14-week paid-to-learn course; those who already hold the qualification are also eligible.
• Minimum of five years of post-qualification industry experience, gained within the last five years.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or a New Zealand passport; a Working with Children Check is required.
• Effective communication in English and the ability to teach adults.

What we offer

• Salary package of $111,798 to $132,585 depending on experience.
• Ongoing training, professional development and health and wellbeing programs.
• Flexible working options.
• Paid-to-learn pathway for candidates without a teaching qualification, with guaranteed work after completing the 14-week course.