TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Interior Design

Location: Kingscliff Campus

Permanent Part Time (21 hrs per fortnight)

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), paid pro rata, plus employer's contribution to 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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

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.

In this role you will share your industry experience, and your knowledge and passion for interior design to help students build their skills, gain qualifications, and enhance their employability. Your guidance will support students in achieving their career goals in Interior Decoration and General Design.

The successful candidate may need to travel on an ad-hoc basis between Kingscliff and Murwillumbah campuses and other locations to support teaching and learning outcomes.

About You

You are a qualified Design professional with a genuine passion for design education. You bring demonstrated skills and experience including hand drawing, technical and CAD (SketchUp) drafting skills are valued.

You are an engaging communicator who can build positive relationships with students and colleagues, and you are adaptable, organised and committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences and mentoring emerging designers.

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate IV in Interior Design or Interior Decoration, or related field, 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 Diploma (or above) of Interior Design or related field
• Skills in 3D design and digital rendering tools
• Competence in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

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

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close at 11.55pm AEST on Sunday 9 August, 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A portfolio showcasing 3-5 examples of your work, including a brief description for each item (Submit as one PDF). 
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe an interior or spatial design project, exhibition, commission or professional achievement that you are particularly proud of. How would you use this experience to inspire and develop students' creative and technical skills?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 79212629

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Lissa Maloney, A/Head Teacher Creative Industries, via email at Lissa.maloney4@tafensw.edu.au or phone or 02 7921 9538

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

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.