Teacher of Conservation & Land Management (Aboriginal Identified) - Paid to Learn

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking two Teachers of Conservation and Land Management (Aboriginal Identified) to train students in conservation, land management and environmental restoration. Travel to other TAFE NSW campuses is required to support training across the region. One permanent full-time position is based at Dubbo, Moree, Orange or Tamworth, and one permanent part-time position at Kurri Kurri (0.5 FTE, 17.5 hours per week). Applications close 11:55 pm AEDT on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training and practical learning in ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, vegetation management, plant and animal identification, pest species control and sustainable land management.
• Work in the classroom and on Country, supporting students to apply their learning in real-world settings.
• Collaborate with industry partners, Aboriginal communities, land managers and environmental stakeholders.

Required profile

• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification; candidates must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality at or before interview.
• Minimum Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Certificate III On Country Management or an equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications for VET, or willingness to complete the 14-week Paid to Learn course (full-time attendance of 35 hours per week during the course).
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in the industry, gained within the last 5 years.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or a New Zealand passport; a Working with Children Check is required.

Required skills

• Practical and field-based experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Skills with chainsaws and/or chemical applications are highly regarded but not essential.

What we offer

• Salary package of $111,798 to $132,585, including a salary range of $98,499 to $116,813 per year, employer superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs and flexible working options.
• Paid to Learn: candidates without a VET teaching qualification can be paid to learn during the 14-week course, with guaranteed work after completion.