Are you passionate about shaping the future? How would you like to share your industry knowledge and experience with those learning about or starting in your industry?
Positions available: 2 x 24 month full-time temporary opportunities
North Metropolitan 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 and/or permanency.
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 31 December 2027.
North Metropolitan TAFE reserves the right to extend or cease advertising at any given time in the future.
We have two 24-month temporary positions available (with the possibility of further term and/or permanency)
About the role
Are you passionate about the world of electronics and ready to inspire the next generation of industry professionals? We’re on the lookout for skilled educators with hands-on experience in Electronics and/or Telecommunications to join our team and deliver high-impact training that transforms lives.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Lecturer, you’ll do more than teach — you’ll ignite curiosity, build confidence, and guide students toward real-world success. Your role will include:
- Delivering engaging lessons that bring theory to life through practical application
- Facilitating hands-on learning
- Assessing student progress with clarity and fairness
- Mentoring and motivating learners to reach their full potential
- Engage in professional and delivery-related activities to ensure excellence in education
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence
- Stay ahead of the curve with ongoing professional development
- Share your industry insights to shape both student outcomes and broader sector practices
- Make a lasting impact in a dynamic, supportive educational environment
What You Bring
- Expertise in Electronics and/or Telecommunications and a passion for sharing your knowledge
- A commitment to student success and inclusive learning
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- A drive to stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
If you're ready to turn your experience into inspiration and help shape the future of electronics education — we want to hear from you!
Relevant Qualification and Experience
To be eligible for employment, you must have:
- Technician qualifications in Electronics and/or Telecommunications which include Occupational Health and Safety units, accompanied by current and relevant technical experience.
- At least 5 years of vocational or lecturing experience relevant to this position.
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 have yet to obtain the required VET credentials are still welcome to apply. However, successful candidates will need to be enrolled in and actively progressing through an approved training and assessment qualification—either the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a Diploma from the TAE Training Package. NM TAFE requires candidates to demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion within two years of commencement.
Ready to take the next step in your teaching career?
About the College
North Metropolitan TAFE is the established State Government provider of vocational education and training for the northern Perth region. Our mission is to nurture participation, productivity and aspirations for our learners, our industry and our community.
Our Values reflect our determination to ensure best practice and leadership across VET in pursuit of our vision of transforming lives; strengthening industry and community. We have nine campuses across the northern suburbs that provide high quality training with over 400 courses across 48 industry areas.
At NMTAFE, we value and promote a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, youth, people of diverse sexual orientations and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave
- Four weeks professional leave
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
- Salary packaging
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
Please also refer to the following link that outlines more employee benefits:
Employment at North Metropolitan TAFE | North Metropolitan TAFE (northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au)
For Further Job Related Information:
Please contact Mark Shuttleworth, A/Portfolio Director Energy on 0418 388 670 or mark.shuttleworth@nmtafe.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.
Advertised Reference Number: NML144.25P
Application Requirements
You must apply online and submit the following;
- A comprehensive CV tailored to the position, listing the contact details of two professional referees.
- A written application (max. 2 pages) addressing the below selection criteria only:
- Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunity principles and develop appropriate strategies to incorporate these into the learning environment
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form assessed in further stages of the recruitment process.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
Other Conditions and Eligibility
If you are successful, during the life of the pool you may be offered appointment to similar & subsequent vacancies within the College, within other TAFE Colleges or across WA Government (subject to your permission being granted).
Eligibility for employment is subject to you obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance and, if this position involves contact with children, a Working with Children (WWC) Card.
To be eligible to apply, applicants must hold valid Australian work rights at the time of application. Permanent appointments require Australian citizenship or permanent residency, while fixed term and casual appointments require a valid working visa.
Please note, NM TAFE is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
