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TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Automotive (Electrical)

Dubbo NSW location

Casual

$96.26 per hour (includes base rate and casual loading)

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 Focus, 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’re seeking dedicated Automotive Electrical educators who are passionate about developing the next generation of skilled Automotive Electrical professionals. At TAFE NSW, you’ll play a vital role in equipping students with nationally recognised qualifications that lead to rewarding and meaningful careers across the automotive industry. Through your industry knowledge and experience, you’ll mentor learners as they build practical, hands-on skills in areas such as vehicle electrical systems, electronic diagnostics, battery and charging systems, wiring and fault-finding, accessory installations, and emerging technologies including hybrid and electric vehicles.

This role is more than delivering training. It’s about nurturing confident, capable individuals who uphold safety, quality workmanship, innovation, and industry best practice. You’ll help students develop the technical expertise and problem-solving skills required to diagnose, repair, and maintain increasingly sophisticated automotive electrical and electronic systems. If you’re driven to make a positive impact, share your automotive electrical expertise, and contribute within a supportive and collaborative teaching environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously
• Certificate of Proficiency noting completion of an apprenticeship (desirable)
• Dual traded in Automotive Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle (desirable)
• 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.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm (AEDT) Wednesday 25 November 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (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: Please outline your relevant Automotive Electrical industry experience and how you will apply it to guide and mentor our students at TAFE NSW.

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 Jeremy Reid, Head Teacher of Automotive (Light), via email at Jeremy.Reid@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7920 6929.

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 suitability list, valid for 36 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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