Hourly Paid Instructor

About TAFE SA

TAFE SA is the major public provider of vocational education and training (VET) in South Australia.  Our core business is the design and facilitation of high, quality teaching and learning programs and services to a diverse customer base – locally, nationally, and internationally.  We believe strongly in our aspirational vision to become leaders in the provision of educational experiences which model and assist individuals, enterprises, organisations, and communities (urban, rural, and remote) to build futures which are economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable.

About the Role

TAFE SA is seeking passionate qualified Trainers to deliver training packages within their field of expertise.               

Are you passionate about your trade area?  Do you enjoy teaching and developing others?

TAFE SA is seeking qualified casual Lecturers (Hourly Paid Instructors) in several of our trade work groups such as:

• Building and Construction
• Horticulture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Agriculture, and Vet Nursing
• Carpentry and Wet Trades
• Automotive
• Plumbing and Refrigeration
• Electrical
• Mechanical Engineering

You would be involved with the delivery and assessment of units associated with the relevant qualifications.

As an Hourly Paid Instructor, you will be required to provide an educational service of training, assessment, and guidance to students in accordance with relevant training package objectives.

To be a successful applicant you will have relevant experience in your professional area of expertise, and you must have a desire and willingness to impart knowledge and skills onto others.  You will be required to keep up to date in the industry and continually develop skills in the role.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional Development including academic pathways
• An Opportunity to kick start your career in education

To be a successful applicant, you will be required to meet the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) standards for assessors (Cert IV TAE40116)

Must be currently eligible to live and work in Australia.

The successful applicant is required to have or gain a Department of Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed.

For specific enquiries about the role please contact the relevant Educational Manager aligned to your area of profession:

• Building and Construction – Andrew Foster – Johnson ***************@tafesa.edu.au
• Horticulture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Agriculture and Vet Nursing – Patricia Colbey ***************@tafesa.edu.au
• Carpentry and Wet Trades – Simon Heath ***********@tafesa.edu.au
• Automotive – Frank Guerin ************@tafesa.edu.au
• Plumbing and Refrigeration – Lena Marchesan **************@tafesa.edu.au
• Electrical – Wayne Sims **********@tafesa.edu.au
• Mechanical Engineering – Gordon Boyce ************@tafesa.edu.au

Applications should include a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining areas of experience in the field of practice, education, and relevant qualifications.

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted to the above relevant Educational Manager
Please refer to the attached Role Descriptor RD Lecturer New Lecturer Lecturer Accomplished - August 2023.pdf for more information about Lecturing roles.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful.  We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind.  As a Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.