TAFE Members

TAFE and the AEU

Support hard-working TasTAFE teachers and education support personnel to deliver quality public education and training for students, industry and the whole Tasmanian community. Our working conditions are student training and learning conditions.

Join the campaign to stand up for our TAFE system

Here is what TAFE members can achieve in union.

TasTAFE recognised as our high performing public training and education provider, keeping teachers and staff in the public sector with greater value and respect.

Improved family leave and reproductive health and wellbeing leave.

Manageable workloads that prioritise student learning.

Nationally competitive wages with salary increases that will retain and attract quality teachers.

Access to a Professional Development fund for TasTAFE teachers

Ensure teachers and staff have access to necessary breaks.

Recognise the central role of libraries and laboratories in schools by employing adequate technicians and recognising their qualifications.

AEU member TasTAFE teachers won a 4.6% wage increase over two years during the last Agreement

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Are membership contributions tax deductable?

Yes AEU membership contributions are fully tax deductible.

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Members get immediate advice and assistance on anything from professional and workplace issues to entitlements and workers’ compensation. Our Member Support Centre team addressed 1,115 member matters in 12 months across 2020-2021.

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Discussion group for TAFE members

We have dedicated TAFE member forum and group for TasTAFE (Support Staff) members.
Click here for our ESP member discussion group on our website.

The Australian Education Union (AEU) represents TasTAFE teachers and education support personnel. Now is a great time to join the union that is fighting to keep TasTAFE working for all Tasmanians by protecting and improving working conditions for teachers and support staff. With your support and voice we can achieve big wins for all members and ensure TasTAFE is focused on public benefit, not private profits.

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TAFE members can achieve more in union

We are the voice of public education in Tasmania. We represent and advocate for all teachers, principals and support staff working in government schools, colleges and TAFE.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

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The AEU offers a range of services and support for its members through its network of Industrial Officers, workplace Representatives (Reps), Organisers and the AEU Membership Team.