TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact
Head Teacher of Community Services
Kingscliff Campus
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
$158,345 package includes salary ($139,508), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Head Teacher Community Services is an educational leadership position responsible for coordinating high‑quality training delivery and supporting a diverse team of teachers and support staff. You will play a key role in shaping program outcomes, maintaining compliance with TAFE NSW policies, and ensuring delivery aligns with regulatory requirements.
While the position is primarily based at the Kingscliff campus, you will also provide leadership across our Far North Coast campuses and across the State and attend meetings across NSW, when required, as part of the Statewide Operational Model. This role offers the opportunity to influence positive team culture, lift capability, and strengthen community and industry connections across the region.
About you
You are an experienced and collaborative leader who thrives on developing others and supporting teams through change and growth.
You bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build productive relationships with industry, stakeholders, and the community. Your ability to negotiate, problem‑solve, and manage competing priorities enables you to guide your team through busy periods with confidence.
You have extensive experience in the Community Services sector and Adult Education, and you are committed to mentoring both staff and students to achieve quality outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively and sharing your expertise to ensure TAFE NSW programs remain relevant, responsive, and impactful for the communities we serve.
To be successful in this role you must:
- Hold at minimum a Diploma or higher-level qualification in Community Services including the following areas:
- Community Services, Ageing, Disability, Counselling, Youth Work, AoD.
- (AQF) Level 5 or higher qualification in Vocational Education and Training (VET)/ Adult Education, OR hold a TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV (or its successor) or equivalent AND commit to obtaining the AQF Level 5 or higher qualification within 18 months of employment.
- Knowledge and experience in the VET environment.
- Demonstrated qualities in educational leadership with demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a team of professional staff members
Together we can change lives! Apply now!
Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11.55pm AEST
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