Teacher of Metal Fabrication & Welding

Tafensw•Orange, CA

1d•$98,499 - $116,813

About The Position

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact 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 Focus, 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 are looking for experienced Metal Fabrication and Welding professionals who are ready to shape the future workforce. This is an opportunity to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and support learners as they develop practical skills, nationally recognised qualifications, and job‑ready capabilities. At TAFE NSW, our fabrication and welding apprenticeship training is strongly aligned to current industry needs. You’ll deliver hands‑on, skills‑based learning across a variety of fabrication environments, supporting apprentices from foundational welding techniques through to advanced fabrication processes. By sharing your knowledge and mentoring students in real‑world practices, you’ll play a key role in preparing them for successful careers in a trade that underpins Australia’s growth and infrastructure.

Requirements

Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Metal Fabrication (Trades).
Have a minimum of five years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
Hold evidence of the required teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET).
Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.
Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing.
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.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands‑on, skills‑based learning across a variety of fabrication environments
Supporting apprentices from foundational welding techniques through to advanced fabrication processes
Sharing your knowledge and mentoring students in real‑world practices
Preparing them for successful careers in a trade that underpins Australia’s growth and infrastructure