Lead. Support. Inspire.
Working with us
Whether you are an expert on the tools, a strategic leader, or a professional keeping the gears of industry turning, your experience has a place here. At South Metropolitan TAFE, we don’t just train the workforce of tomorrow—we help shape the future of Western Australia’s industry.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
South Metropolitan TAFE is dedicated to a supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can grow. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a workforce that represents all Australians.
We warmly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Veterans, young people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Made to teach at TAFE
Your experience belongs here
At South Metropolitan TAFE, we're looking for experienced industry professionals who want to share their knowledge, inspire learners and help shape the future workforce.
You don't need previous teaching or lecturing experience to get started. If you have current industry expertise, we'll support you to build your teaching skills and transition into a rewarding lecturing career.
Whether you're looking for a career change, greater flexibility or an opportunity to give back to your industry, there's a place for you at South Metropolitan TAFE.
Why become a TAFE lecturer?
- Stay connected to your industry
Keep your industry skills relevant, build strong networks, and stay ahead of new technologies and trends, supported by initiatives like the TAFE College Lecturers Industry Placement (CLIP) Program that help lecturers maintain current expertise.
- Enjoy flexible and varied work
TAFE lecturers may teach across classrooms, workshops, industry settings and online environments, with a range of employment opportunities available.
- Turn your experience into something more
Whether you're looking for a new challenge or a career change, lecturing offers an opportunity to share what you know and make a lasting difference. If you're an experienced and skilled industry professional looking for a rewarding career change, explore South Metropolitan TAFE lecturing opportunities.
Request a graduate
Training to become industry proficient takes all manner of work experience. If you’d like to offer SM TAFE students opportunities in work placement, work experience, a graduate program, or a collaboration project, we’d like to hear from you!
Veterans Employment Commitment
South Metropolitan TAFE has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter to support veteran employment. We want to offer guidance to implement and enhance veteran employment initiatives.
Veterans Employment Program(opens in a new tab)
For enquiries or to discuss opportunities, please contact:
Emilie Turner (Senior Defence Industry Veterans' Transition Consultant)
emilie.turner@smtafe.wa.edu.au