Teacher of Commercial Cookery - Campbelltown

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Commercial Cookery

Campbelltown Campus

Permanent Full Time 

Talent Pool for Temporary & Permanent Teaching Opportunities

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

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 First, 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

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Commercial Cookery and students!

Share your skills and passion for education, help students build the skills, qualifications, and employability to support their career goals. You will play a key role in shaping the future commercial cookery workforce by delivering high-quality, industry-aligned training that prepares students for careers in hospitality and culinary industries.

We currently have one full-time, permanent position on immediate offer at the TAFE NSW Campbelltown Campus, and we encourage applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role and are interested in this opportunity, as well as future roles to apply.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

Highly regarded: Additional qualifications in related areas, such as Baking or Patisserie

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 17 May 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume (with evidence of how you meet minimum industry experience required)
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: The vocational education sector is constantly evolving. Can you give an example of how you have kept your industry knowledge and teaching practices current? How have you applied this in your classroom or training environment?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Renetta Skewes, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at renetta.skewes@tafensw.edu.au. 

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Tim Gatt, Head Teacher Hospitality via email at tim.gatt@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 7698.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.