Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Class Preparation Assistant – Hospitality

Location: Hamilton and Ourimbah

Casual positions available

Plus, creation of a talent pool for the locations of Hamilton, Kurri Kurri and Ourimbah  

$38.46 per hour (base rate of $30.77 per hour 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.

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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking motivated and organised individuals for Casual Class Preparation Assistant positions based at our Hamilton and Ourimbah campuses.

The Class Preparation Assistant role is a hands-on position supporting training in Commercial Cookery and Hospitality. You will ensure classrooms, equipment, and resources are prepared, maintained, and ready for delivery, working closely with teaching staff to create a smooth and effective learning environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining high hygiene standards and HACCP compliance, including safe food handling, storage, and disposal. The role involves preparing class materials, assisting with food preparation, washing up dishes and maintaining clean workspaces, managing stock and inventory, and ensuring all equipment and facilities meet safety and compliance requirements in a fast-paced, practical environment.

About you 

You are a reliable and proactive team player who enjoys hands-on work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. With a positive and approachable attitude, you’re comfortable taking direction while working both independently and collaboratively.

You bring strong attention to detail with cleanliness and organisation, hold the physical capability to meet the demands of an active role, and sound knowledge of food handling and safety practices. A certificate II in Hospitality, or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience is essential for this role, and a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification is highly regarded.

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

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: Outline your experience working in a hospitality or commercial cookery environment, including how you have supported kitchen or service operations and maintained food safety and hygiene standards.

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 19 July 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au  or phone 02 79215325

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Kelly McKay, Staffing Pool Coordinator, via email at kelly.mckay4@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0482659825.

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.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, will be created for this position and may be used to fill casual, temporary or ongoing vacancies.