24-month appointment pool.
We are establishing an appointment pool for vacancies that arise up to 24 months from the first appointment.
Appointments may be made on a full-time, part-time, casual, permanent or fixed-term basis with possible further term and and/or permanency.
Suitable candidates will be placed in the appointment pool from which opportunities may be offered as vacancies arise. Candidates may also be considered for similar positions within South Metropolitan TAFE as they arise during the life of the pool. If the appointment pool is exhausted prior to the pool expiry date, we reserve the right to supplement the pool through further advertising.
About the TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE is an industry and community-focused organisation with a driving commitment to high quality training and development. With several training centres and campuses spread across Perth's East and South Metropolitan suburbs, the TAFE offers nationally recognised qualifications, developed and endorsed by industry, at a local, state and national level, and to an increasing number of international students.
We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, Veterans, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au
Please note that applicants must be available for interview during the week commencing 16 February 2026.
About the role
The lecturer's primary role is to teach, facilitate learning, assess and mentor students in accordance with relevant curriculum and/or training package requirements. Lecturers also undertake Professional Activities (PA) and Activities Related to Delivery (ARD).
In order to maintain quality educational services, lecturers are required to keep abreast of technological and other developments in their field through professional development to provide up-to-date information and advice to the College and industry, where appropriate.
To be successful in this role you will have suitable experience and currency in one or more of the following areas within the Community Services sector:
- Teaching first aid
- Mental health recovery-oriented practice
- Counselling
- Small business financial counselling
- Homelessness and social housing
- Family and domestic violence
- Trauma informed care
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Case management
- Aged care
- Disability
- NDIS and/or aged funding
- Personal care skills
Additional desirable skills and experience:
- RPL assessing
- Flexible Delivery training and assessing
- Non-traditional delivery (e.g., Traineeships, off-campus) training and assessing
To be successful in this role you will have a formal qualification related to the Community Services industry and/or area of expertise above.
The successful applicant will also have at least 5 years of vocational or lecturing experience relevant to this position with an ability to facilitate and encourage learning.
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 South Metropolitan 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.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Rosalie Duke-Stanley, Portfolio Manager Community Services on 0434 603 295 or Rosalie.Duke-Stanley@smtafe.wa.edu.au
Work Benefits
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- 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
- Various employee health and wellness initiatives and benefits
Ready 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 Vacancy Reference Number: SML005.26P
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
- A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form (in no more than two pages)
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
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 applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).
