Lecturer Community Services

Employment type:

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Western Australia

Full time, Permanent

2mo ago, from jobs.wa.gov.au

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North Regional TAFE are seeking to establish an open recruitment pool.

This pool will be used to appoint suitable applicants as vacancies arise, which may include full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term vacancies, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have one full-time temporary role for up to 12 months to be filled in January 2026 (with possibility of further term and/or permanency) at our Broome campus.

Here’s what you need to know:

• How to apply: You can apply anytime during the open pool period.
• Application reviews: Applications are expected to be assessed every 3 months, but this can vary based on operational needs.
• Pool Selection: Only those applicants who have been assessed as suitable through a merit selection process can be considered for selection to the pool. Appointment from the pool to a vacancy, is not guaranteed.
• Outcome: You will receive advice that you have been recommended for appointment to the pool or that you were unsuccessful for appointment to the pool. If you're not successful, you can request feedback and can reapply in the future.
• Appointments: May be made from this pool until 30 July 2028.

North Regional TAFE reserves the right to extend or cease advertising at any given time in the future.

About North Regional TAFE

Take charge of your future with North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE) and live in one of the most pristine, remote and exciting regions in our State.

At NR TAFE our purpose is to deliver innovative learning solutions for individuals, industry and communities that facilitate real employment outcomes by putting the student at the centre of everything we do.

We are driven by our passion for education, deliver more than 200 nationally recognised qualifications and strive to provide educational opportunities to everyone, regardless of background, economic status, gender, race or location.

Training is also offered in non-accredited programs, short courses, work-readiness programs, literacy and numeracy, and skill sets.

NR TAFE is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. People from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.

If you would like to speak to an independent employment support service professional for free advice, resume tips, creating cover letters, responding to selection criteria or conducting some interview practice, give your local Jobs and Skills Centre a call on 13 64 64.

Jobs and Skills Centres are one-stop shops for careers, training and employment advice and assistance. Services are free, and accessible to all members of the community.

Find out more by visiting our website: www.northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au 

About the Position

We are seeking a passionate Lecturer who will be responsible for delivering training and assessment for Community Services qualifications from Certificate II to Diploma level. This role involves facilitating engaging learning experiences, conducting competency-based assessments, and supporting students across a variety of settings, including classrooms, workplaces, and online environments.

As a Lecturer, you will play a key role in preparing students for meaningful careers in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work, and Family Violence by sharing your expertise and industry insights.

To be successful, you will have the following…

1. A minimum 5 years industry or lecturing experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work or Family Violence
2. Relevant vocational qualifications at or above Diploma level

It is preferred that applicants already possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or can demonstrate willingness or progression towards achieving it. 

There is a minimum qualification required to deliver accredited vocational education and training (VET) as defined by the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards), or its successors. The current minimum qualification required is the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116, or TAE40110), or a secondary teaching qualification with an Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, or TAESS00024).

Applicants who do not yet hold the minimum required VET credentials are still eligible to apply, however North Regional TAFE will require the successful candidate to be enrolled, and have commenced training in, an approved training and assessment credential and record satisfactory progress to enable the credential to be completed within two years from commencement.

Work Benefits

Our employees are covered by industrial agreements providing a significant range of employment benefits including:

• Nine weeks paid leave
• Air-conditioning allowance (subject to eligibility)
• Country Incentive Allowance or Salary Location
• Generous travel subsidy (subject to eligibility)
• Relocation allowance (if applicable and only within Western Australia)
• Subsidised housing (subject to eligibility & availability)
• District Allowance (subject to eligibility)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Tax reducing salary packaging options
• 12% employer superannuation contribution

For Further Job Related Information

Please contact Di Bates, Training Manager on Training Manager Kununurra on 0408 688 *** or email ********@nrtafe.wa.edu.au

How to Apply

Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Applicants are required to apply online and submit by the closing date detailed below. 

• A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable) 
• A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

Advertised Reference Number: NRL081.25P

Please ensure your application documents are complete and ready for upload, prior to clicking on the Apply for Job button.

If you are experiencing any difficulties applying, please contact Establishment & Recruitment on (08) 9203 3***.

Other Conditions and Eligibility

Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.

If you are successful, during the life of the pool you may be offered appointment to similar and subsequent vacancies within the College.

To be eligible for appointment Australian Citizenship, relevant visa or permanent residency is required.