Careers at TAFE NSW

Senior Technical Officer

Location: Newcastle, Wetherill Park or Wollongong campus

Three (3) temporary fulltime positions until June 2028

Package $110,972 includes salary ($97,771 - $105,290), employer's superannuation and annual leave 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. 

The TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (MCoE), are National Centres of Excellence, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and NSW Government under the National Skills Agreement.

MCoEs are an innovative education model to tackle the manufacturing skills challenge for NSW and Australia. Located in Western Sydney, the Hunter, and the Illawarra, each centre specialises in different areas. These include advanced manufacturing with robotics and 3D printing, supporting clean energy in net zero manufacturing and sustainable manufacturing practices, supporting the heavy manufacturing industry, and supporting new and existing workforce build the skills they need for the future.

By partnering with other CoEs, TAFES, universities, and industry, these nationally networked centres ensure training aligns with real-world job requirements. The MCoEs offer short courses, microskills, and will soon deliver higher apprenticeships to help individuals become job-ready or enhance their skills for future opportunities.

Learn more about this initiative by visiting TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking three experienced Senior Technical Officers, with one position based at each of the MCoE campuses: Newcastle, Wetherill Park, and Wollongong. These roles are temporary full-time positions, with appointments extending until 30 June 2028.

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will play a critical role in enabling the delivery of high-quality, student-centred learning experiences across our Skills Teams. You will be responsible for providing advanced technical and classroom support, managing ancillary services, and overseeing the effective utilisation of physical assets and resources.

In the initial phase, you will be actively involved in establishing the MCoE facilities, including the installation and commissioning of machinery and equipment. Your leadership will be essential in mentoring and training technical staff, coordinating maintenance and repair activities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with senior staff and your line manager, you will contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and efficient learning environment that reflects TAFE NSW’s values and commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and student success.

Please note: This role requires flexibility to travel between the three MCoE campuses as needed.

About You 

You are a proactive and highly skilled technical professional with a strong background in supporting hands-on, skills-based learning environments. You take pride in delivering high-quality technical and class support and thrive in a role where you can lead others, solve problems, and contribute to student success.

You bring experience in managing and maintaining specialist equipment, coordinating technical staff, and ensuring that workshops, labs, and teaching spaces operate safely and efficiently. Ability to juggle competing priorities, communicate effectively with educators and students, and stay calm under pressure.

To be eligible for this role you will have:

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience in establishing or managing manufacturing training facilities.
• A genuine interest in advanced manufacturing (robotics, automation, programming, renewable energy, additive and subtractive manufacturing).
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence applications in manufacturing and the integration of digital technologies in educational settings.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

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

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 13 October 2025

To apply for this role, click on '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.
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

TARGETED QUESTION:  Describe your hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry, including how you managed commissioning integration, resolved maintenance issues, and engaged key stakeholders?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Ravinder Mansfield via Email: ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.edu.au or Tel: (02) 7921 2973.  

Role-specific enquiries: contact Mathew McGlashan, Manager Education Support | Manufacturing Centres of Excellence via Email: Mathew.mcglashan5@tafensw.edu.au or Tel: (02) 0413 837 243.

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. 

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, and connect through our many employee networks so you can safely bring your whole self to work. 

We are committed to supporting you by making the adjustments you need during the application and recruitment process and to perform your role. 

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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.