TAFE teachers deliver practical and work-oriented courses at institutes, polytechnics, and other training providers.
What is a TAFE teacher?
TAFE teachers teach vocational education training courses (VET) to students. VET courses help students to gain employment, advance their career, or prepare for further study.
In this role, you can educate and support students to achieve their career goals. Depending on your vocation, you may teach apprentices or trainees.
The median weekly earnings for vocational education teachers in Australia is $1,886.
Note this salary is current as of January 2025 and is indicative only. A range of salaries apply to different roles across the industry.
Job demand in Victoria
Below are the employment projections for vocational education teacher jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.
‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.
1. Victoria: Workers 2024: 9,139, New workers expected by 2027: 1,109, New workers expected by 2034: 4,440
2. Melbourne – inner metropolitan: Workers 2024: 2,093, New workers expected by 2027: 294, New workers expected by 2034: 1,090
3. Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan: Workers 2024: 658, New workers expected by 2027: 67, New workers expected by 2034: 270
4. Melbourne – southern metropolitan: Workers 2024: 687, New workers expected by 2027: 84, New workers expected by 2034: 327
5. Melbourne – northern metropolitan: Workers 2024: 1,073, New workers expected by 2027: 144, New workers expected by 2034: 593
6. Melbourne – eastern metropolitan: Workers 2024: 1,340, New workers expected by 2027: 142, New workers expected by 2034: 597
7. Melbourne – western metropolitan: Workers 2024: 825, New workers expected by 2027: 137, New workers expected by 2034: 527
8. Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands): Workers 2024: 226, New workers expected by 2027: 27, New workers expected by 2034: 103
9. Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe): Workers 2024: 288, New workers expected by 2027: 34, New workers expected by 2034: 122
10. Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon): Workers 2024: 624, New workers expected by 2027: 84, New workers expected by 2034: 339
11. Gippsland: Workers 2024: 401, New workers expected by 2027: 43, New workers expected by 2034: 164
12. Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee): Workers 2024: 54, New workers expected by 2027: <10, New workers expected by 2034: 18
13. Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee): Workers 2024: 168, New workers expected by 2027: <10, New workers expected by 2034: 50
14. Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn): Workers 2024: 183, New workers expected by 2027: 19, New workers expected by 2034: 66
15. Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray): Workers 2024: 362, New workers expected by 2027: 27, New workers expected by 2034: 123
16. Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast): Workers 2024: 158, New workers expected by 2027: <10, New workers expected by 2034: 52
Explore growing industries in your region
Explore training, skills, and job opportunities in your area of Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of job you could do, and what training you’ll need.
Learn about high demand industries in Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of jobs you could do, and what training you’ll need.
#J-18808-Ljbffr