Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

General Assistant Toolstore Person

Multiple Casual Opportunities

Various Locations

$40.04 - $48.78 per hour (Base rate plus Casual Loadings)

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 colleagues, or helping communities and industries thrive, every role at TAFE NSW contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We live by our values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. These values guide how we work, connect with others and deliver on our commitment to students and communities across NSW.

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.

About the role

A General Assistant Toolstore Person is responsible for providing high level customer service to enhance the effective and efficient delivery of frontline class support. Your day-to-day activities will include but not limited to supporting students by contributing to a positive learning experience, general administration work, purchasing and organising tools, equipment and materials for students and staff. This position will carry out manual handling activities.   

We are currently have multiple Casual vacancies across various campus locations.

Please see list of locations here.

Applicants should indicate their preferred location/s in their application when prompted.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future Casual, Temporary and Permanent vacancies.

About you

• You are a self-starter who is willing to be hands-on to support learning outcomes and delivery in the classroom. 

• You are excited to share your industry knowledge and experience with others. 

• Have demonstrated experience working within a trade environment, using a range of hand and power tools and able to conduct minor repairs and maintenance.  

• You have the ability to work flexible shifts between 6am – 9pm as per business requirements 

Essential Criteria 

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement). 

• Demonstrated experience working within a trade environment or related work areas. 

• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of purchasing within a trade environment. 

• Demonstrated experience in use of hand & power tools, small machinery and tool maintenance in a trade environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or with limited supervision. 

Highly Desirable:  

• Forklift license 

• 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, 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 to support your application
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (maximum 300 words).

Targeted Question: If you were to observe a student who you see working in an unsafe manner, can you please outline the steps you would take to correct this applying Work, Health and Safety principles?

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

Applications close Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Rebecca Hanson, Manager Class Support via email at rebecca.hanson12@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7920 1420.

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.