As a Technical Support Officer, your key responsibilities include:
- Support the diverse demands for preparatory procedures and practices for government funded and fee for service courses.
- Ensure the appropriate allocation of Automotive materials and resources are provided to support delivery of programs.
- Liaise with suppliers to determine the best and most economic products to be purchased in line with Chisholm’s purchasing requirements.
- Provide general assistance in the maintenance and setting up for classroom activities including gallery spaces, for all Automotive programs.
- Provide technical support in the promotion of regular Automotive and Supply Management activities, events and exhibitions, internal and external to the institute.
- Ensuring correct Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) practices and procedures are maintained in accordance to legislation.
- Liaise with the OH&S representative for the Automotive area and respond to the procedures set out within Institute and government guidelines.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills in carrying out hands on technical activities, coupled with demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools (such as power tools).
Qualifications required for the role
Essential
- Current driver’s licence
- Current forklift licence
- Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Mechanical or Indenture of Automotive apprenticeship completion
Desirable
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
- Certificate IV In Work Health and Safety
ABOUT US
Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.
We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
- Professional Development – continue to grow your career
- Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
- State of the art facilities on our campuses
- Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.
If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!
Important information about your application
Your application should include:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees.
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
- Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
- Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified National Police Check
Applications for this position close at 5pm on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact
David Adams, Manager - Automotive & Supply Management at [email protected]
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing
[email protected]
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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