Hourly Paid Instructor (Automotive, Outdoor Power Equipment, Small Engines)

Description:

• Work with cutting-edge automotive technology.
• Engage with industry and shape future professionals.
• Based at TAFE SA Regency Campus

About TAFE SA
Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations.

By working with TAFE SA, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.

About the Role
The primary role of a TAFE SA Hourly Paid Instructor (HPI) is to provide a quality educational service of training, assessment, and guidance to students in accordance with relevant training package objectives.

We are seeking a dynamic Hourly Paid Instructor to join our team on a casual hourly-paid basis. This role focuses on delivering high-quality training and assessment within the Automotive program, with a particular emphasis on Outdoor Power Equipment, small engines, mowers, chain saws and trimmers. The successful candidate will leverage their industry expertise to support students through flexible delivery methodologies.

TAFE SA is now inviting applications from suitable candidates, in line with the selection criteria outlined within the Role Descriptor and Industry Addendum.

Why Join Us?

At TAFE SA, we don’t just shape futures - we empower them. Join a values-driven organisation where you contribution to education thrives. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Selection Criteria

• Minimum Certificate III in a relevant industry trade qualification (or equivalent).
• Current trade technical skills and knowledge in automotive area.
• Must hold an RTO approved Training and Assessment qualification of TAE40116 or later.

Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).

• The Hourly Paid Instructor (HPI) is engaged on an hourly paid basis. Maximum engagement is 400 hours per calendar year.
• Some Intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
• May be required to facilitate at several campuses within TAFE SA.
• This role requires flexibility around timetabling.
• Eligibility to work in Australia

Use your industry skills to inspire the next generation—join us now!

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online .
For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the application guidelines.

Your application must address the key selection criteria in the Role Descriptor. You should also refer to the information in the Industry Addendum when responding to the criteria in the Role Descriptor . It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not directly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries
Frank Guerin
Principal Lecturer, Automotive
Ph: 872103775
E: frank.guerin@tafesa.edu.au

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.