Careers at TAFE NSW
General Assistant Toolstore Person Talent Pool
A career of life-changing impact starts here! Use your trade experience to enhance the effective and efficient delivery of frontline class support
- 504067
- Campbelltown, NSW, Australia, 2560
- Granville, NSW, Australia, 2142
- Lidcombe, NSW, Australia, 2141
- Macquarie Fields, NSW, Australia, 2564
- Miller, NSW, Australia, 2168
- Mount Druitt, NSW, Australia, 2770
- Nirimba, NSW, Australia, 2763
- Wetherill Park, NSW, Australia, 2164
- Trade Assistant
- Casual
- Temporary Part Time
- Closing at: May 28 2026 - 23:55 AEST
General Assistant Toolstore Person
Talent Pool for Temporary & Casual Opportunities
Western Sydney Locations
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
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 building a Talent Pool for upcoming Temporary and Casual vacancies in 2026 across our Western Sydney Locations within various Trade Industries.
Locations include:
- Campbelltown
- Granville
- Lidcombe
- Macquarie Fields
- Miller
- Mount Druitt
- Nirimba
- Wetherill Park
Trade Industries include:
- Plumbing
- Electrical & Refrigeration
- Carpentry & joinery
- Shop fitting & detailed joinery
- Cabinet making & furnishing
- Plastering
- Painting & Decorating
- Wall & Floor Tilling, and waterproofing
- Bricklaying, paving & stone masonry
- Light & Heavy Vehicle Automotive
- Automotive repair & refinish
- Engineering & Metal Fabrication
About You
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You are a self-starter who is willing to be hands-on to support learning outcomes and delivery in the classroom.
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You are excited to share your industry knowledge and experience with others.
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Have demonstrated experience working within a trade environment, using a range of hand and power tools and able to conduct minor repairs and maintenance.
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You have the ability to work flexible shifts between 6am – 9pm as per business requirements
Essential Criteria
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A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
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Demonstrated experience working within a trade environment or related work areas.
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Demonstrated experience in all aspects of purchasing within a trade environment.
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Demonstrated experience in use of hand & power tools, small machinery and tool maintenance in a trade environment.
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Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or with limited supervision.
Highly Desirable:
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Forklift Licence
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Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies, in particular Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
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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 Thursday 28 May 2026 at 11:55PM AEST
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
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Your current resume (PDF)
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Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document
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Response to the Targeted Question when prompted in the application process (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: Describe your experience working with tools, equipment, or within a trade environment. How do you ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time? (max. 300 words)
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 Alex Roache, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at alex.roache@tafensw.edu.au or 0448 317 677
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.
