Teacher - Occupational Health & Safety

SuniTAFE is seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Occupational Health & Safety professional to join our Mildura Campus as an OHS Teacher. In this rewarding position, this role will deliver and assess OHS qualifications from Certificate III through to Diploma level by working closely with the Education Delivery Manager – Automotive, Transport and Logistics. This role will also contribute to the development of programs that meet industry, community and workforce needs across Mildura and the surrounding region.

As one of regional Victoria's leading vocational education providers, SuniTAFE is committed to delivering practical, industry-focused training that supports students, employers, and local communities. Our Mildura Campus offers modern learning facilities, dedicated student support services, and a collaborative workplace culture, all set within the vibrant Sunraysia region renowned for its lifestyle and thriving industries.

If you are an experienced OHS professional who is enthusiastic about mentoring others and sharing your knowledge, this is your chance to inspire the next generation of safety leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and assess Work Health & Safety qualifications.
• Facilitate WorkSafe-approved Construction Induction (White Card) and Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training.
• Design, develop and maintain high-quality learning and assessment resources.
• Undertake assessment, validation, moderation, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes.
• Provide engaging training through face-to-face, online, workplace-based, and blended delivery methods.
• Develop and maintain Learning and Training Plans for individuals and groups.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, timely and constructive feedback to support successful outcomes.
• Coordinate student selection, induction, and support activities, including participation in student progress interviews.

SuniTAFE employee benefits that Make a Difference:

At SuniTAFE, we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. You will enjoy:

• Flexible Working Arrangements to help you support your daily commitments, including option to work from home or compressed hours and up to 4 weeks additional purchased leave.
• TAFE Kids Childcare Centre on Mildura campus: Priority access and discount for SuniTAFE employees’ children.
• Attractive leave entitlements including paid parental leave. 
• Discounted beauty services at our Mildura Campus. 
• Salary packaging for novated vehicle leases, portable electronic devices, or superannuation
• Free on-site car parking.
• Onsite Nexus Cafe for a range of tasty and nutritious meals available for purchase.
• Onsite Library offering a vast selection of books across various categories.
• Professional Development and Career pathway opportunities.
• Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Program prioritising your wellbeing.
• Inclusion focused workplace to foster a culturally varied working environment.           

The successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A criminal record check which is less than 6 months old.
• A valid Working With Children Check.

This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia.

Applications for this position will remain open until 09 September 2026, 5:00 PM

Your application must include:

• Your CV/resume.
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Key Selection Criteria:

• Relevant Industry Qualification (Specifically the Diploma of Work Health & Safety (BSB51319), and unit CPCCWHS2001
• Current Certificate IV TAE40116 or TAE40122 are essential to this position.
• A minimum of three years professional industry experience where OHS was either a full-time responsibility or a major part of that role
• Have a solid, detailed understanding of the Victorian OHS Act 2004, in particular all sections relevant to the purpose of HSRs and their powers, protections and entitlements
• Have relevant experience in delivering training in an adult learning environment
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse learner population.
• Well-developed skills in teaching including the ability deal with tight timelines and conflicting demands.
• Commitment to deliver high-quality programs across a range of qualification levels.

For more details, please refer to the position Description attached to advertisement.

For further information please contact Terry Sparrow, Education Delivery Manager - Automotive, Transport & Logistics via phone at 03 •••• •773 or email at tsparrow@sunitafe.edu.au. Alternatively, please contact Mushrath Mohsin, Talent Advisor via phone on 03 •••• •614 or email at jobs@sunitafe.edu.au.

Child Safety Commitment

SuniTAFE is a child safe organization that is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and maintain a current Working with Children Check. To find out more about the Child Safe Standards refer to the CCYP | Child Safe Standards or you can request a copy of SuniTAFE’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Reporting Procedure.