Technical assistant – fitting & machining

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. 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.

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Assistant. Responsibilities include class preparation, storing and monitoring supplies, and producing, maintaining, and servicing teaching aids and equipment to support teaching staff with effective and efficient delivery of educational programs.

• Maintain and clean the workshop and prepare workshops for classes.
• Perform servicing, maintenance, cleaning and routine repairs of workshop tools and equipment.
• Prepare materials for classes, including cutting steel to required lengths using power tools.
• Maintain, service and run signage equipment to ensure effective operation.
• Stock management and supply ordering.

Forklift related tasks

• Removal of skip bins.
• Moving of large/heavy equipment required for classes.

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:
  • Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Forklift Licence

Please note there is no requirement to hold an Electrical Tag and Test Certificate for this role.

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.

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.