Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Class Preparation Assistant – Hair and Beauty

Location: Blue Mountains Katoomba Campus

Permanent Part Time Part Year – 17.5 hours per week for 41 weeks per year

$63,778 – $78,538 salary package - includes base salary ($56,191 - $69,195), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading paid 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.

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.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible working options.

About the role

The Class Preparation Assistant is to support the teaching effort in the provision of a customer focused high quality, welcoming learning environment, and commitment to the continuous improvement of a Campus’ performance.

Reporting to the Head Teacher, this position is responsible for:

• Maintaining and cleaning materials cupboards, benches, fixtures, furniture, tools, machinery, and equipment within classrooms, salons, and storage areas.
• Receiving goods from suppliers and verifying that quantities and quality meet ordering specifications.
• Ensuring the availability of required stock, consumables, and class materials to support salon and practical training activities.
• Preparing and organising materials, equipment, and resources required by students and staff to facilitate the effective delivery of classes.
• Receiving, recording, and storing equipment and resources returned from classes in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitoring stock and resource usage levels and recommending replenishment or re-ordering as required.
• Assisting with inventory control, stock rotation, and the secure storage of equipment and materials.
• Supporting the maintenance of a safe, clean, and well-organised learning environment in compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

You will not be required to hold a teaching qualification and are not required to teach or prepare lessons. You will not be required to mark assessments. 

About you 

You have demonstrated experience working ideally within the Hair and Beauty industry. You have a positive can-do attitude and a willingness to share your industry knowledge and support our students.

 You will have:  

• Hold a minimum of Certificate III, or equivalent skills, knowledge or experience in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Nail Technology or Makeup.
• Knowledge of relevant consumables and industry equipment.
• Knowledge of WHS and chemical management.

    Highly Regarded 

• 3 years of experience in the hairdressing and beauty or related environments. 

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Role Description

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question:

Describe a time when you demonstrated initiative to improve or progress your work. How did you identify the need for action, and what steps did you take to achieve a positive outcome?

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

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 11 October 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Kate Pickett Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Melinda Vaughan-Gibson, Head Teacher Hair and Beauty via email Melinda.j.vaughan@tafensw.edu.au

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.