Careers at TAFE NSW

A career of life-changing impact 

General Assistant Toolstore Person 

Casual Opportunities based at Dubbo and Narrabri 

$38.46 per hour (includes base rate + 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. 

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. 

About the role

As a General Assistant / Toolstore Person, you will play an important hands‑on role supporting students and teachers in practical trade learning environments. You will help to ensure workshops, tool stores and learning areas are set up, organised and ready for classes. This includes preparing and issuing tools and equipment, ordering and storing materials, and helping keep work areas safe, clean and tidy.

This is an active role that may involve lifting and moving equipment. Applicants must be physically able to safely lift, push and pull, including assisting with deliveries. You will work closely with teaching staff to support daily class operations and help create a positive learning experience for students.

These casual opportunities support training across trade industries including Agriculture, Automotive, Construction and Engineering at our Dubbo and Narrabri campuses.

Please note this recruitment is for a casual list only and there is no guarantee of work.

About You 

This is a hands‑on support role suited to someone who enjoys practical work and working with others. You are someone who:

• Enjoys working in a workshop or trade environment
• Is reliable, organised and willing to help where needed
• Can follow instructions and safety procedures
• Is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Takes pride in keeping tools, equipment and work areas clean and organised
• Is physically able to carry out manual handling tasks as part of daily work
• Is willing to work flexible casual hours to support classes and operations

Essential criteria

• Current NSW Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)
• Experience working in a trade or workshop environment, such as Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Engineering or a related field
• Experience using hand and power tools, small machinery, or workshop equipment
• Basic experience ordering, handling, storing or maintaining tools, equipment or materials
• Ability to follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including correct use of PPE
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage tasks with minimal supervision

Highly desirable:

• Current Forklift licence
• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies, in particular Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
• Demonstrated experience in following WH&S instructions such as using correct PPE and following safe operating procedures. 

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

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

Applications close Monday 11 May 2026 at 11:55PM AEST 

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

• Your current resume (PDF) 
• Response to the Targeted Question when prompted in the application process (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Outline your trade experience working with tools and in a workshop setting (max. 300 words)

Additional Information:

General recruitment, salary and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au 

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Renae Kilby, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at renae.kilby1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79216695.

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.