TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Assessor of High Risk Courses

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Part Time (1 day/7 hours per week)

$103,956 salary package - includes base salary ($91,590), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (part time will be paid pro rata)

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

Join TAFE NSW as an Assessor of High Risk Courses. This permanent part-time role requires availability one day/7 hours per week and offers flexibility to work online and from any TAFE NSW location across the state (subject to campus availability).

TAFE Assessors carry out independent assessments and grading for students, with a focus on supporting students to complete tasks, as well as identifying areas for further training. Assessors work within a team of industry professionals in an engaging environment.

Note: This role does not teach or deliver training.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and hold relevant qualifications to be able to assess in the following areas: Forklift, Pressure Welding, Weld inspector.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate qualifications to assess Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details.
• Demonstrated ability to assess students against competency-based skills tasks.
• Understanding of the content of learning materials and the processes used in the discipline, and a commitment to maintain professional currency.
• Commitment and ability to provide feedback in an adult learning environment and motivate and encourage students.
• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

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 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 11 November 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

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:  Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: Andrew Reddan, Director Learning & Teaching, via email at Andrew.Reddan3@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 4744.

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.

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.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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