Teacher of Automotive Mechanics (Light Vehicle) - Paid to Learn

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

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're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Automotive Mechanics (Light Vehicle) students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent full-time basis located at Wetherill Park Campus.

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.

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

Session #1 Friday 30 October 12pm - 1pm

Session #2 Thursday 5 November 9am - 10am

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Hold a Fair-Trading NSW tradesperson certificate (license) in the class of “Motor Mechanic” OR if applying from Interstate only, applicants must be eligible to obtain a Fair-Trading NSW Tradesperson certificate.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications plus licences (upload as one PDF file). Certified copied preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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