TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Head Teacher of Plumbing

Coffs Harbour or Wollongbar

Permanent Full Time

$147,871 package includes base salary of $130,865, employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

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 depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking a motivated leader to be the next Head Teacher of Plumbing! You will lead our experienced TAFE Teachers and inspire the next generation of Plumbing students.

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students. 

About You

You enjoy working in a collaborative and innovative way. You will be required to use your strong interpersonal skills when liaising with industry and community and will utilise your sound negotiation skills when problem solving and meeting deadlines. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Plumbing
• Desirable but not essential:
  • Certificate III in Roofing
  • Certificate IV in Plumbing
• (AQF) Level 5 or higher qualification in Vocational Education and Training (VET)/ Adult Education, OR hold a TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV (or its successor) or equivalent AND commit to obtaining the AQF Level 5 or higher qualification within 18 months of employment. 
• Minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in plumbing industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously
• Meet all the Essential Requirements in the below position description.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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 Sunday 13th October

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• Response to two targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question 1: Describe the processes you would use to provide leadership within a dispersed team to promote a positive culture and build an effective, high performing team.

Targeted Question 2: As a leader, one of your responsibilities will be to resolve disputes and conflicting priorities and points of view.  Provide examples of how you would handle these kinds of situations.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Kate Ward, Talent Acquisition Advisor at kate.ward17@tafensw.edu.au or call 02 79216384.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Nicolas Byrant, Team Leader Construction Services at nicholas.p.bryant@tafensw.edu.au or call 02 79215333

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process.

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.

An eligibility list, 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.