Teacher of Arboriculture

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking an Arboriculture teacher for its Richmond Campus. The role is permanent part-time, at 24.5 hours per week, and involves guiding and mentoring students through hands-on, practical training in a section focused on high-quality, industry-relevant training for school students and those pursuing post-trade qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, practical training and prepare learning sessions and assessments
• Assess and evaluate student progress and the effectiveness of teaching
• Keep course content and assessment materials up to date
• Maintain records, keep abreast of developments in education and the industry, and take part in quality improvement
• Set a good example of conduct and safety, and cooperate with colleagues and industry partners

Required profile

• Certificate III in Arboriculture Climbing
• At least five years of post-qualification industry experience, gained within the last five years
• Teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check and eligibility as an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen

Required skills

• Appropriate subject knowledge and skills in arboriculture
• Ability to teach adults and communicate effectively in English
• Commitment to keeping VET knowledge, industry currency and trainer/assessor competence up to date

What we offer

• Salary package of $111,798 to $132,585, including base salary of $98,499 to $116,813, employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading (paid pro rata)
• Ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs and flexible working options