TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Technical Assistant – Fitting & Machining
Lithgow Campus
Permanent Full-Time Part-Year (35 hours per week for 41 weeks per year)
$80,502 - $88,860 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926 -$78,289), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro rata, based on part-year work schedule)
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.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
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
Join our dynamic team as a Technical Assistant, where you will be responsible for class preparation, storing and monitoring supplies and producing, maintaining and servicing teaching aids and equipment to support teaching staff with the effective and efficient delivery of educational programs.
Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining and cleaning the workshop, and preparing workshops ready for classes
- Performing servicing, maintenance, cleaning and routine repairs of workshop tools and equipment
- Preparing materials for classes, including cutting steel to required lengths using power tools
- Maintaining, servicing and running signage equipment to ensure effective operation of the equipment
- Stock management and supply ordering
Forklift related tasks include:
- Removal of skip bins
- Moving of large/heavy equipment required for classes
Please note this position is for 41 weeks per year, and the advertised annual salary will be prorated to reflect the part-year work schedule. If you have any questions relating to the salary, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
About You
You bring hands-on experience, a practical mindset and strong organisational skills. You’re comfortable preparing materials, maintaining equipment and keeping workshops safe and ready for use.
You work well both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative, reliability and attention to detail. You’re confident using tools and equipment, with the ability to carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs.
With a focus on customer service, you build positive relationships with staff and students and contribute to a supportive team environment.
Essential Requirements
- A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
- Trade qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area and/or relevant industry experience (Fitting and Machining, Metal Fabrication, Welding or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to service, clean, repair and safely operate workshop machinery.
- Demonstrated application of practical, administration and computer skills to support supply, stores, maintenance, warehouse related duties and record keeping or similar activities.
- Demonstrated customer service, organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision.
- As required, possession of or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment, the following:
- Drivers Licence
- First Aid Certificate
- Forklift Licence
Please note there is no requirement to hold an Electrical Tag and Test Certificate for this role.
To find out more 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.
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [email protected] or 02 79211310.
Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Renae Kilby, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at [email protected] or 02 79216695.
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.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
