Careers at TAFE NSW

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General Assistant Toolstoreperson – Heavy Vehicles & Plant Mechanics

Kurri Kurri Campus

Permanent Full-Time Part-Year (35 hours per week for 41 weeks per year)

$63,778 - $78,538 salary package - includes base salary ($56,191 - $69,195), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro rata, based on part time hours completed)

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, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

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.

Please note this position is for 41 weeks per year, and the advertised annual salary will be pro-rated to reflect the part-year work schedule. If you have any questions relating to the salary, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

About You 

• You are a self‑starter who enjoys being hands‑on and supporting positive learning outcomes in the classroom.
• You are enthusiastic about sharing your industry knowledge and experience with students and colleagues.
• You have strong organisational skills and can manage competing tasks effectively.
• You are confident using information and communication technologies, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• You follow WH&S processes consistently, including correct PPE use and adherence to safe operating procedures.
• You are able to work flexible shifts between 8am and 9pm in line with business needs.
• You are comfortable carrying out manual handling tasks as part of your day‑to‑day work.

• Essential Criteria

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Demonstrated experience working within a trade environment (automotive experience highly regarded).
• Demonstrated experience using hand and power tools, small machinery, and performing minor repairs and tool maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing tools, equipment and materials within a trade environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and also independently with limited supervision.

Highly Desirable:

• Forklift Licence
• Dogging Ticket
• First Aid Certificate

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 Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT 

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document
• Response to the one Target Question when prompted in the application process (max. 400 words)

Targeted Question: Please outline a time when you had to manage multiple tasks or priorities at once? What steps did you take to stay organised, and what was the final outcome?

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

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Luke Mackney, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at luke.mackney3@tafensw.edu.au or 0457678250

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

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. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.