Technical Assistant – Automotive

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant – Automotive

Orange Campus

12 Months – Part-Time, Part-Year Contract

8 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year

Base Salary $66,212- $73,085 (pro rata/this salary will be based on the part time hours you complete) p.a plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

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 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.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking a Technical Assistant – Automotive to work at our Orange Campus. The position is temporary part-time, part-year, you would be required to work Tuesday’s 8 hours per week over 41 weeks per year.

The role is responsible for providing support in the preparation of materials and equipment for 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 trade qualifications, combined with your experience in a trade environment and deep knowledge of tools and equipment, are essential for success 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.

You are passionate about ensuring the servicing and cleaning of tools, machinery and equipment to provide students & staff with serviceable resources and be familiar with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

To be considered for this role you must meet all essential requirements listed below

• Trade qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area (Automotive).

• 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.

• Possession of or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment, the following:

a) Drivers Licence

b) First Aid Certificate

c) Forklift Licence

d) Electrical Tag and Test Certificate

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 15 June at 11.55pm

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume outlining your industry experience working within a trade environment and with a forklift.
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 350 words)

Targeted Question: How many years’ experience do you have in Automotive Trade and what kind of workshop machinery have you used and maintained in your previous roles?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Sarah Aitchison, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [email protected] or call 0435 078 206.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Louise Baker, Manager Class Support via email at [email protected]

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.

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.

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