Teacher of Carpentry (Aboriginal Targeted) - Paid to Learn

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking a permanent full-time teacher of Carpentry and Joinery for its Eora Country campus in Randwick, with travel to the St George campus required. You will deliver educational programs and lead students through indoor and outdoor projects such as roof, wall and floor framing, site set-out, cladding and other carpentry skills. The position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants under a targeted recruitment program.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver educational programs and facilitate learning for Carpentry and Joinery students
• Lead students through indoor and outdoor projects including roof, wall and floor framing, site set-out and cladding

Required profile

• Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications, including a minimum of Certificate III in Carpentry and Certificate IV in Building or equivalent
• Teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training, or willingness to complete the 14-week paid-to-learn course
• Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in residential construction, with at least two years in the last two years
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or a New Zealand passport; a Working with Children Check is required

What we offer

• Salary package of $111,798 to $132,585, with a base salary of $98,499 to $116,813 plus employer superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs and flexible working options
• Paid-to-learn pathway for those without a teaching qualification, with guaranteed work after completing the 14-week course

Applications close 11:55 pm AEDT on Sunday 15 November 2026. Applicants upload a resume, confirmation of Aboriginality (if applicable) and certified copies of qualifications and licences.