**TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers**
**Technical Assistant - Trades Based General**
**Newcastle West Campus**
**Full Time Part Year (35 hours per week, 44 weeks per year)**
**Base salary of $66,212 - $73,085.00 p.a plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (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 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.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
**About the role**
TAFE NSW is seeking a Technical Assistant - Trade Based General to work at our Newcastle Campus. This position is a Full Time Part Year position (35 hours per week, 44 weeks per year) and this role will be paid between $36.26 - $40.02 per hour. The role is responsible for providing support in the preparation of materials and equipment to support educational delivery. In the role, you will ensure the ongoing care and maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds with the teaching section.
The role involves offering support to the teaching staff in the delivery of assessment and training of practical tasks. As well as maintaining the tools and equipment utilised by the teaching section in accordance with Work, Health, and Safety requirements.
**About You**
Working in a supportive environment, you will play a vital role in assisting with the delivery of educational programs. Your experience in a trade environment and well-developed knowledge of tools and equipment will be key in this role. Your initiative to identify and organise resources required by students and staff will deliver service excellence. You will enjoy working in a performance driven team with strong values and integrity.
**If you have**
- Trade qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area and/or relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to service, clean, repair and safely operate workshop machinery.
- Demonstrated customer service, organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with mínimal supervision.
- As required, possession of or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment the following: Drivers Licence, First Aid Certificate, Forklift Licence and Electrical Tag and Test Certificate.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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.
**Applications close 11.55pm AEST Monday 7th October 2024**
- Your current resume
- Certified copies of your qualifications
Targeted Question 1: Detail your experience in the Metal Fabrication/Welding Trade.
Targeted Question 2: Describe your experience with technology and computer systems, highlighting any specific software you have used.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.