Teacher of Aboriginal Health (Identified)

Campus Locations: Campbelltown or Nepean (Kingswood) Campus

1 x Permanent Full-time

$111,798 - $132,585 Salary Package: includes salary range $98,499 to $116,813 per annum plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (salary offered will be based on experience).

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 8th November 2026

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. 

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Aboriginal Health students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent full-time basis, based at Campbelltown or Nepean (Kingswood) Campus. Travel across Western Sydney required, including Blacktown and Westmead hospitals, in response to operational, industry and community needs.

In this role, you will deliver engaging learning experiences and educational programs that prepare students for careers in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. Drawing on your industry expertise, you will help students develop the clinical skills, practical knowledge and professional confidence required to provide culturally safe, community-focused healthcare and achieve their learning goals. You will play an important part in developing the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, supporting students to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Through your teaching, you will contribute to building a skilled health workforce, improving health outcomes and helping to close the gap.

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

Essential Requirements:

• Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidates selected for an interview must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.
• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.
• Have current, hands-on clinical experience within the healthcare sector, with demonstrated proficiency in a broad range of clinical skills with the ability to competently demonstrate and teach students.

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 420 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and a strong Aboriginal Staff Network, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. 

We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Confirmation of Aboriginality (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

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Rachael Honeysett - Talent Acquisition Advisor via rachael.honeysett4@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79213369.

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Rogers Kumar, Team Leader of Health via rogers.kumar@tafensw.edu.au

Aboriginal Candidate support: our friendly Aboriginal Employment Team is here to help. Contact us via our Advocate Services for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process, application or resume support and interview preparation at aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.

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

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.

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Together we can change lives! Apply now!