General Assistant Toolstore Person - Plastering
Permanent Part-Time Opportunity (21 hrs/week over 3 days)
Lidcombe Campus
$63,778 - $78,538 salary package - includes base salary ($56,191 - $69,19, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)
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.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, 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.
About the role
A General Assistant Toolstore Person is responsible for providing high level customer service to enhance the effective and efficient delivery of frontline class support. Your day-to-day activities will include but not limited to supporting students by contributing to a positive learning experience, general administration work, purchasing and organising tools, equipment and materials for students and staff. This position will carry out manual handling activities.
We currently have a Permanent Part-Time opportunity within our Plastering section at our Lidcombe campus.
Please note: The required working days are Monday (8hrs) and Tuesday (8hrs) and Friday (5hrs) with a 7:30am start.
This role is advertised with a full-time equivalent salary. Please note that if you are employed on a part-time basis, the salary will be prorated according to the hours you work.
This role involves daily physical duties. We encourage applications from candidates who can meet the role requirements, and we support reasonable adjustments where required.
About You
- You are a self-starter who is willing to be hands-on to support learning outcomes and delivery in the classroom.
- You are excited to share your industry knowledge and experience with others.
- Have demonstrated experience working within a trade environment, using a range of hand and power tools and able to conduct minor repairs and maintenance.
Essential Criteria
- A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
- Demonstrated experience working within a Plastering trade environment or related work areas.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of purchasing within a trade environment.
- Demonstrated experience in use of hand & power tools, small machinery and tool maintenance in a trade environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or with limited supervision.
Highly Desirable:
- Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies, in particular Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
- Demonstrated experience in following WH&S instructions such as using correct PPE and following safe operating procedures.
To about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11:55PM AEST
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Response to the one Targeted Question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: Please describe your experience using small hand tools and equipment in a workplace. Include examples of the tools or machinery you have used and explain how you ensured you worked safely and followed Workplace Health and Safety procedures.
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at
[email protected] or 02 7921 1310.
Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Alex Roache, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at
[email protected] or 0448317677.
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.
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.
