Careers at TAFE NSW

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Education Support Officer – Electrical Trades 

TAFE Online - Strathfield Campus  

Permanent Part Time 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week) 

$96,098 salary package - includes base salary ($84,666) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro rata for part time)

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 17.5 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.  

About the role 

We are seeking an Education Support Officer to work within the Electrical Trades section based at TAFE Online Strathfield Campus and support learners studying Electrical Trade courses. This is a permanent part time role and requires attendance on campus at Strathfield. 

We are also establishing a Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) to support future temporary and permanent opportunities as they arise. If you would like to be considered for the talent pool, we strongly encourage you to apply.   

In this role, you will work closely to supplement the teaching activities by providing follow-up instruction as provided by a teacher and opportunities to practice skills to enhance the educative experience and engagement.  

Note: This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessment.  

About You  

To be successful in this role, you must have 

• Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications (Certificate II or above in Electrical Trade (preferred) or other allied trades) and a commitment to maintain technical currency. 

• Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline. 

• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner. 

• Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students. 

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team. 

• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies. 

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 the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. 

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

Applications close 11:55 pm AEDT Sunday 15th March 2026 

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

• Your current resume (in PDF format)  

• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role 

• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)  

Targeted Question: Please provide an example of a time you have supported a learner or team member to achieve their goals with a positive outcome.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Paul Coffee, Head Teacher Electrotechnology, via email paul.coffee3@tafensw.edu.au or phone +61 2 79208682 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au or phone +61 2  79212961  

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. 

A Talent Pool, 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.