Careers at TAFE NSW

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Education Support Officer of Automotive (Light, Heavy Vehicle Mechanical and Automotive Electrical)

Coffs Harbour Campus

Permanent Full Time

$85,902 package includes salary ($76,365), 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, and depending on your role, a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

TAFE NSW are seeking an Education Support Officer to work within the Automotive section based at the Coffs Harbour Campus. The role is responsible for providing support to learners studying Automotive (Light, Heavy Vehicle Mechanical and Automotive Electrical) courses as advised by a teacher. 

In the 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. 

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students. 

About You

To be successful in this role you must:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications such as the Certificate III in:
• Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical or
• Automotive Heavy Vehicle Mechanical or
• Automotive Electrical
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in the industry relevant to your qualification.  
• Crucial to the role will be your high-level interpersonal and communication skills, including your ability to be proactive and show initiative.

Desirable attributes include:

• Forklift Licence
• First Aid Certificate

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 let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Friday 3 May 2024

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (Upload in 1 PDF)
• Response to two targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max 300 words per response)

Targeted Question 1: What attributes can you bring to the position of Education Support Officer?

Targeted Question 2: Give an example of how your problem-solving skills have contributed to creating a positive team environment?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au, 7921 6383.   

Role-specific enquiries: Paul Richards, Head Teacher, Paul.Richards@tafensw.edu.au, 0438 229 720

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

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. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, 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 Eligibility List.