About Us

As Tasmania’s publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state’s economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.

TasTAFE aspires to be a place of innovation, creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.

The Role

Based at our Clarence Campus, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced Building Designer or Architect to step into a rewarding education role. As a Teacher or Associate Teacher – Building Design, you’ll help develop Tasmania’s future workforce by delivering training in design, drafting, and compliance for residential and small-scale commercial building projects.

On any given day, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching and mentoring students in Building Design and Residential Drafting
• Supporting learners on campus and online
• Designing, coordinating, and delivering training and assessment materials aligned with industry needs
• Advising students, parents, and employers on training pathways and career development

What Will You Bring

To be successful in this role, you will need to bring your design experience and professional qualifications into the classroom. We're looking for someone with:

• Certificate IV in Residential Drafting (minimum), with Diploma or higher-level Building Design or Architecture qualifications highly desirable
• Licensed Building Designer or Architect (preferred)
• A current Working with Vulnerable People registration, or the willingness/ability to obtain one prior to commencement
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122) or a willingness to work toward it (TasTAFE can support you in obtaining this, free of charge)
• A genuine passion for education, mentoring, and shaping the future of the building design industry

Whether you're currently teaching or have always thought about making the leap into education, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your design expertise, and we’ll help you develop the teaching skills.

A current Working with Vulnerable People registration is required, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community, and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.

Join TasTAFE

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a current copy of your resume which outlines your skills and experience (you do not need to include a cover letter). To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team.

Applications for this role close at 10 pm on Wednesday 28th May, 2025

TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.

We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.

TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.