Permanent full-time appointment
Lecturing staff employed in 2025 are eligible to receive a Temporary Regional Incentive of $15,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at NRTAFE, with the remainder paid on the anniversary of start date. Staff must remain employed in the location for 12 months to be eligible to receive the second payment.
About North Regional TAFE
Take charge of your future with North Regional TAFE and live in one of the most pristine, remote and exciting regions in our State.
At North Regional 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.
North Regional 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.
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Find out more by visiting our website: www.northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
About the Position
During the performance of their normal lecturing role, a Principal Lecturer would focus upon leadership and qualitative improvement in educational processes and programs. A Principal Lecturer would be expected to have outstanding skills and qualities in education delivery with a focus on quality teaching and learning.
The Principal Lecturer is a teaching position and is expected to provide college or system wide educational leadership in his/her area of expertise. The Principal Lecturer has industrial leadership responsibilities, which relate directly to the education process, including curriculum, teaching initiatives and industry liaison.
This position will fulfil the role of Head of Discipline (HoD) in Nursing per the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards 2017 - is the lead nursing academic responsible for the design and delivery of the program of study on behalf of the education provider. The HoD is responsible for ensuring that program is delivered as per the accreditation, responding to program monitoring and maintaining communication with ANMAC.
This position will be delivering health and nursing qualifications.
To be successful, you will have the following…
- Significant relevant industry/ vocational or lecturing experience (At least 5 years' experience, including recent experience in a Nursing role)
- Relevant vocational qualifications and/or competencies at least to the level to be delivered and assessed including:
- Holds relevant postgraduate qualification; and
- AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse with no conditions or undertakings
It is preferred that applicants already possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or can demonstrate willingness or progression towards achieving it.
What we offer:
At NR TAFE, you can have a challenging and rewarding career. In exchange for your skills, passion and commitment, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Nine weeks paid leave
- Subsidised Housing with rent from $264 - $532 weekly depending on the category of the property.
- Relocation allowance between the ranges of $6,500 and $8,500 depending on locality, if relocating from another region within Western Australia.
- Air-conditioning subsidy to offset a proportion of your power bills during applicable months.
- Generous travel subsidy up to $1,940 for yourself and your dependents plus additional travelling time each year.
- District Allowance from $7,436 - $18,898 per annum
- Country Incentive Allowance up to $7,291 per annum
- Opportunities for professional development
- Tax reducing salary packaging options
- Government Employer Super Contribution 11.5%
- College Christmas Closure – utilising leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to NR TAFE’s corporate uniform.
- Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Subsidised annual influenza vaccination.
- Up to five days Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Islanders
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Roche Angon, Training Manager Pilbara 2 on 0458 116 810 or email roche.angon@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 in the context of the job role.
Advertised Reference Number: NRL033.25S
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 3735.
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.
To be eligible for appointment Australian Citizenship, relevant visa or permanent residency is required.
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is submitted and received by the closing date and time. Late applications, proforma, faxed, hand delivered, posted and emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Monday 9 June 2025 at 4:00pm (WST)
