Teacher of Project Management

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Project Management

Based at Kingscliff, but may be required to deliver face to face delivery at Ballina, Wollongbar and Lismore (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Part-time (17.5 hours per week)

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

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.

We invest in our people

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.

About the role

We are trying to fill one permanent part-time position that requires face-to-face delivery across TAFE NSW campuses located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. We are also creating a NSW statewide talent pool that can be used to fill future temporary or permanent teaching positions. These positions may be delivered either face-to-face or virtually.

Bring your passion for project management, leadership, and delivery excellence into the classroom! We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable professionals to inspire the next generation of project managers and business leaders. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, industry-aligned teaching, combining contemporary project management methodologies with engaging approaches that support student success.

You will work with diverse learners to build practical capabilities in areas such as project planning and scheduling, stakeholder engagement, risk and quality management, governance, scope and resource management, and strategic project delivery. Using your professional experience and subject expertise, you’ll create inclusive, supportive learning environments that foster critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—shaping future project management professionals while contributing to a collaborative, innovative higher education team committed to excellence in teaching, industry engagement, and student outcomes.

Please note: that this role may require availability to teach on weekday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at a minimum hold a Diploma of Project Management or a higher qualification in a related field
• Hold a relevant industry qualification in Building Management or Construction (Desirable)
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm (AEST) Sunday 20 September 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe your relevant project management industry experience and demonstrate how you would incorporate current industry practices, project methodologies, and workplace examples into your teaching.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Deepti Kumar, Head Teacher of Business Services, via email at Deepti.Kumar2@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 4458.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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