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Posted 27 July, 2026

VET Teacher Training Advisor, SEO2

NSW Public Service Commission
Sydney Region-Sydney - Greater West Full Time
Reference: 397_133903_1810968

VET Teacher Training Advisor, SEO2

  • Temporary full-time appointment commencing 12 October 2026 for a period up to 14 October 2029

  • Location: Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements

About the Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the Education and Skills Reform Division

Education and Skills Reform (ESR) drives reform and policy development based on strategic analysis and evidence, while ensuring strong external relations for the whole Education system. We deliver critical programs across the pillars in Our Plan for NSW Public Education aimed at improving outcomes in schooling and skills to positively transform lives through learning. We drive delivery of the NSW Skills Plan to support participation in vocational education and training, driving economic and wellbeing outcomes in NSW.

Skills and Workforce Programs directorate drives skills supply in NSW through the delivery of strategic workforce programs, with a strong focus on equity. We deliver high-quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and provide careers and pathways support to enhance educational journeys for all learners. We are proud to shape the future of workforce development in NSW through delivery of the NSW Skills Plan. We are a collaborative, results-driven team, known for innovation, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to delivering positive outcomes that empower learners and communities.

The goal of the VET for Secondary Students business unit is that every student finishes school ready to succeed in their chosen pathway as an informed, responsible citizen. To see that happen we are committed to enhancing access to high-quality VET in schools and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. We provide high quality training for VET teachers and work to minimise their administrative burden. We are a warm and collegiate team with a shared ambition for tangible positive outcomes for students.

About the position

Designing, developing, implementing and evaluating programs to retrain existing teachers to deliver VET courses and to maintain VET and assessor requirements of existing teachers in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO) 2025.

For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review theposition description.


Please be advised: The Department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.

For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.


How to apply

To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to theStatementof Dutiesfor the position in your application.

  • Please attach one document (in Word or PDF format) addressing each selection criteria for the position you are applying for,with a maximum of 300 words per criteria.

  • Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/Resume

  • A cover letter is not required

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

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