Teacher (Higher Education) of Sustainability & Project Management

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher (Higher Education) of Sustainability & Project Management

Ultimo location

Temporary Part-time (21 hours per week) until June 2027

$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

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

You will work with diverse learners to develop practical skills in areas such as sustainable development principles, project planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into projects. Drawing on your professional experience and subject expertise, you’ll create inclusive and supportive learning environments that foster critical thinking, collaboration, ethical practice, and lifelong learning.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact - shaping future professionals while contributing to a collaborative and innovative education team committed to excellence in higher education and sustainable outcomes.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters in a related field (or above qualification)
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your 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, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm (AEST) Monday 20 July 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 Sustainability & Project Management experience and how you will guide and teach our Higher Education students at TAFE NSW.

Additional Information:

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here. 

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

Role-specific enquiries: contact Jakob McCoy, Team Leader of Business, via email at Jakob.McCoy@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 9844.

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.