Teacher of Interior Design

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.   

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.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Interior Design educator on a permanent part time basis (21 hrs per fortnight) at Kingscliff campus, to inspire students through their creative learning journey.

To succeed in this role, you will be passionate and motivated about sharing your extensive industry experience in design, and willing to collaborate more widely across the Creative Industries team.  You will have excellent communication skills and the ambition and drive to succeed and mentor students, passing on your experience and knowledge.

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Diploma of Interior Design, or a related design qualification at minimum Diploma level, or equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
4. Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

Highly regarded:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in interior design or a related design discipline
• Strong hand drawing and CAD drafting skills 
• Skills in 3D design and digital rendering tools, and/or experience with tools for immersive design presentations
• Knowledge of design theory and history

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

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.

• 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 portfolio of recent work within the last 3 years (Upload as one PDF File)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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