TAFE lecturers play a vital role in training WA’s future workforce, through practical, industry-relevant learning. Your real-world experience keeps training connected to real job opportunities and current industry standards.
TAFE provides guidance and a flexible transition for professionals moving into lecturing, with additional support available for those relocating to regional WA, including subsidised housing, travel assistance, relocation allowances and more.
Opportunities across Western Australia: Lecturing positions are available across metropolitan and regional WA, offering the chance to work in unique and vibrant locations across the State.
Flexible ways to work: TAFE WA offers full-time, part-time, casual, and seasonal positions across modern training facilities, with flexible training options to meet the needs of students and industry, whilst supporting work-life balance for lecturers.
A workplace that reflects our community: TAFE WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student community. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women in non-traditional areas.
Eligibility
What you need to be a successful applicant
You must be digitally savvy and able to support the administration tasks associated with the role.
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 or a relevant visa or permanent residency is required.
How to apply
Select the TAFE college you are interested in applying to and follow the instructions:
Frequently asked questions
$96,229 to $124,271 per annum from 15 December 2025 plus 12% employer superannuation from 1 July 2025, plus generous leave provisions and other work benefits. An additional 5% salary may be available for flexible training delivery in agreed circumstances.
You must have a trade, vocational or tertiary qualification for your field of expertise, and any licences or registrations that are currently required to work in your field. In order to teach a certificate level or diploma course, as a minimum, you’ll need to have that level qualification yourself.
Lecturers are required to hold or obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 (or equivalent) to deliver accredited vocational education and training in accordance with the Registered Training Organisation Standards. No prior lecturing experience is required. Applicants who do not have this qualification are strongly encouraged to apply. WA TAFE colleges support their employees through free in-house training and up to 160 hours of working time to attain the qualification.
Yes, lecturers are encouraged to maintain their industry network and local business connections to keep abreast of technical and other developments.
With more than 50 campuses across the State, you could enjoy the benefits of working close to home and a variety of flexible work options.
For further information on the positions and locations available, view the job opportunities available in the WA TAFE colleges using the Job Search function or contact your preferred TAFE college.
- Central Regional TAFE: 9 campuses spread across four regions including Batavia Coast Maritime Institute, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Moora, Northam, and Technology Park.
- North Metropolitan TAFE: 9 campuses spread across Perth’s north metropolitan area including Balga, Clarkson, East Perth, Joondalup, Leederville, Midland, Mount Lawley and Perth.
- North Regional TAFE: 11 campuses located across the north of Western Australia including Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Karratha, Kununurra, Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne), Newman, Pundulmurra (Hedland), Tom Price and Wyndham.
- South Metropolitan TAFE: 12 campuses spread across suburbs in Perth’s east and south including Armadale, Bentley, Carlisle, Fremantle, Jandakot, Kwinana, Mandurah, Munster Murdoch, Naval Base, Rockingham and Thornlie.
- South Regional TAFE: 12 campuses located throughout the South West and Great Southern region including Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Denmark, Esperance, Harvey, Katanning, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker and Narrogin.
Training delivery models are more flexible than ever, with training delivered in the classroom, in workplaces, online and in state-of-the-art training facilities.
