Careers at TAFE NSW

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Class Preparation Assistant  

Wollongbar Campus

Casual

Base Starting rate of $37.34 per hour (base rate of $29.87 plus Casual 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.

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, as well as health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking a motivated and organised individuals for a Casual Class Preparation Assistant position based at the Wollongbar Campus commercial kitchen and hospitality faculty. As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining hygiene and safety standards in relevant areas and equipment. This includes compliance with food storage and disposal guidelines, as well as classroom setup and food preparation.

You will have the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value and proudly play a meaningful role in the once-in-a-generation transformation of Australia’s largest skills and training provider.

An eligibility list may be created for any upcoming casual positions within the next 18 months.

About You 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about maintaining hygiene and food safety standards. You should be hands-on in managing equipment levels and ensuring quality control in our kitchens, cool rooms, freezers, and dry store areas.

To be successful in this role you will have;

1. A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
2. Certificate II in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
3. Sound knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and safe work practices.
4. Current Responsible Services of Alcohol Certification (if required).
5. Knowledge of relevant consumables and equipment.

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.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• Response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form. (MAX 300 words)

Targeted Question: Outline your experience in the Hospitality industry.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Adam Andresen, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at adam.andresen1@tafensw.edu.au or 0448 141 281.

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.