Teachers of Commercial Cookery

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

2 x Teachers of Commercial Cookery

Location: 1 x Albury campus and 1 x Wagga Wagga campus

Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE – 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 flexible working options.

About the role

We are looking for exceptional educators to teach commercial cookery at our Albury and Wagga Wagga campuses in 2 x permanent part time roles (17.5 hours per week).

In this role, you will equip learners with the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional behaviours required for real-world practice.

Course delivery may be required at other campuses from time to time. As such, a willingness and ability to travel is essential.

About You 

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about the Commercial Cookery and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others. You will educate and support a diverse group of motivated students to achieve their personal and career goals, while developing and delivering structured learning and career plans.

You will bring strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage students effectively through both face to face and connected learning environments, as required.

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery equivalent qualifications.
• Have a minimum of five 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.

Highly Regarded (but not essential):

• Qualifications in Hospitality
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Competency Card

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 AEDT Wednesday 18 November2026

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: Describe how you incorporate current industry practices into your teaching or training delivery in Commercial Cookery. Provide examples of how you apply contemporary techniques, tools or standards in the classroom or training environment. 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au

 Role-specific enquiries: contact Amanda Glassop, Team Leader Cuisine & Hospitality, via email: amanda.glassop2@tafensw.edu.au 

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. 

Considering a move to Regional NSW? The Welcome Experience is a free service offering personalised support to help you settle in, connecting you with local communities, essential services, and lifestyle opportunities.

Advertised: 05 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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