Vocational Education Teacher
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$85,200
Full-time annual
Shortage signal
Shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Teaches one or more vocational subjects within a prescribed course of study at a TAFE institute, RTO or other training institute to students for vocational education and training purposes.
Alternative titles
TAFE Lecturer · TAFE Teacher · VET Trainer and Assessor
Scope note: Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers and workplace trainers and assessors are excluded from this occupation. Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers are included in Occupation 259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher. Workplace trainers and assessors are included in Occupation 222431 Training and Development Professional.
Read official OSCA descriptionSkills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Identifies the various requirements of students and creates effective learning options to meet these needs
- Liaises with individuals, industry and education sectors to ensure the provision of relevant programs and services
- Plans, designs and develops course curriculum and method of instruction
- Advises students on courses and related matters
- Teaches students using teaching aids, including presentation of lesson materials, discussions, workshops, laboratory sessions, multimedia aids and computer tutorials
- Marks and grades students' assessment tasks, and provides feedback to students about their progress
- Maintains records of students' progress, attendance and training activities
- Consults with education managers, Librarians, School Counsellors and other support staff
Credentials & Pathway
OSCA skill level 1
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Registration or licensing
Registration or licensing may be required.
Official VET pathways
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Occupation ready
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Occupation ready
Diploma of Sport
Progression pathway
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Progression pathway
Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Auslan
Specialised training
Diploma of Auslan
Specialised training
Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice
Specialised training
Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Leadership
Specialised training
Graduate Certificate in Digital Education
Specialised training
Related study options
Bachelor
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Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
18
ACT · May 2026
2
VIC · May 2026
21
NT · May 2026
1
SA · May 2026
2
NSW · May 2026
12
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+9%
3,156 projected jobs
to 2035
+19%
6,765 projected jobs
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Vocational Education Teacher.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Melbourne - Inner
1,313 estimated employed
- 1
Melbourne - Inner
1,313 employed
VIC
-3.6%
year on year
- 2
Melbourne - West
1,263 employed
VIC
-4.61%
year on year
- 3
Perth - South East
1,162 employed
WA
-0.09%
year on year
- 4
Sydney - Parramatta
1,077 employed
NSW
+24.36%
year on year
- 5
Sydney - Inner West
1,034 employed
NSW
+0.49%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
22,915
Moved in from another occupation
3,355
Moved to another occupation
2,570
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
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Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 252231
- Last updated
- Refresh pending
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2024 — Jobs and Skills Australia
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: estimate.