Teacher of Medical Practice Assistant

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Medical Practice Assistant

TAFE Digital - Strathfield Campus

Permanent Part Time (14 hours/week)

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

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

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Medical Practice Assistant educators to join our team and shape the future of healthcare support professionals. In this rewarding role, you’ll have the opportunity to share your industry knowledge, ignite student passion, and help learners develop the skills and qualifications they need to thrive in the workforce.

You’ll play a key role in supporting students’ career aspirations through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. This position involves on-site teaching at our Strathfield campus, as well as facilitating practical clinic sessions at our Nepean campus.

We currently have a permanent part-time position available (14 hours per week), with a preference for availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

About You

You are a passionate and experienced healthcare professional who is enthusiastic about shaping the next generation of Medical Practice Assistants. With a strong foundation in industry practice, you bring both expertise and a genuine commitment to education. You thrive in collaborative environments, are driven to make a meaningful impact, and have a natural ability to mentor and inspire others.

To be successful in the role you will: 

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate IV Medical Practice Assisting or equivalent and a commitment to maintain technical currency. 
2. Be a Registered Nurse or Health practitioner (current and registered with AHPRA)
3. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
4. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details
5. Be prepared to continue to develop your Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.

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 Monday 25 May 2026 at 11.55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (Upload as one combined PDF file)

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Cathy Shiel, Head Teacher of Clinical Health at cathy.shiel@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7920 5222

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.

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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.