Teacher of Horticulture (Sports Turf Management)

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Horticulture (Sports Turf Management)

Yallah NSW location

Temporary Full-time (35 hours per week) until July 2027

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

 At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We are seeking exceptional educators to inspire and shape the next generation of sports turf management professionals. This is an opportunity to bring your industry expertise to life, guiding students as they build practical skills, achieve nationally recognised qualifications, and progress toward rewarding careers across sports turf management, golf course maintenance, stadium and sporting field operations, turf production, groundskeeping, irrigation management, and related sectors.

You will apply current, industry-aligned knowledge to design and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that reflect contemporary turfgrass management practices, sustainable turf maintenance techniques, and industry best practice. You will deliver training across a range of environments, including face-to-face classroom settings, practical training facilities, sporting venues, golf courses, industry worksites, and online learning environments, ensuring students develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required to succeed in a highly specialised and evolving industry.

In this dynamic field, you will play a critical role in developing the practical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities of your learners while fostering a strong understanding of turfgrass identification and selection, soil and turf nutrition, irrigation systems, integrated pest and disease management, sports field renovation and maintenance, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety. We are looking for educators who combine extensive sports turf industry experience with a passion for teaching excellence. In return, you'll be supported to thrive in a collaborative environment that values industry currency, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, helping to develop the skilled workforce that maintains and enhances Australia's sporting and recreational facilities.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31310) or higher. 
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm (AEDT) Monday 26 October 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please outline your relevant experience in Sports Turf Management and explain how you will apply this experience to deliver industry-relevant training to our TAFE NSW students.

Additional Information: TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here. 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Ben Garnero, Head Teacher of Horticulture via email at Benjamin.Garnero1@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 1981.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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