Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Education Support Officer of Automotive (Light)

Muswellbrook NSW location

Permanent Part-time (21 hours per week)

$96,098 salary package - includes base salary ($84,666), 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the Role

In this role, you will support our Automotive students as they begin their learning journey. You will assist with the enrolment process, help students get started in their course, and work closely with the teaching team to ensure a smooth and engaging experience.

You will play a key part in encouraging student engagement, providing opportunities for students to connect with their studies and industry pathways, and helping them stay committed to their learning goals and study timeline. Your contribution will directly influence students’ progression, success, and overall learning experience.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the automotive industry and eager to share their knowledge and experience. You will help students develop practical, industry-relevant skills in automotive servicing, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. Through your support, students will gain nationally recognised qualifications, enhance their employment opportunities, and work towards rewarding careers across the automotive sector.

About You

You will bring with you a passion to make a sustained and meaningful impact on industry and learners when sharing your subject knowledge expertise from industry and an appropriate vocational qualification.  

To be successful in this role you must possess:

• At minimum, a Certificate III in Automotive (Light) (or higher qualification)
• Background knowledge and qualifications in EV training (EV/ hybrid vehicle connect – reconnect minimum) desirable
• Relevant post-qualification experience in the industry relevant to your qualification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be proactive, self‑driven, and highly organised - demonstrating effective time‑management, initiative, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively

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 (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe your relevant Automotive industry experience and how you will use that experience to support our students at TAFE NSW.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close at 11.55pm (AEDT) Monday 2 November 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Kieran Kelly, Head Teacher of Automotive (Light) via email at Kieran.Kelly3@tafensw.edu.au or phone (02) 7920 3951.

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, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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