Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant Automotive

Mount Druitt Campus

Temporary Full-Time until September 2026

Salary of $77,908 - $85,996 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to 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.

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

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Assistant where you will be responsible for class preparation, storing and monitoring supplies and maintaining computing equipment to support teaching staff with the effective and efficient delivery of educational programs.

We currently have a Temporary Full-Time position available at our Mount Druitt Campus in Automotive.

An Eligibility List may be created from this recruitment for all Western Sydney locations.

About You

Bring your passion for the Automotive Industry and strong organisational skills to our team. Your ability to work both independently and collaboratively, paired with excellent customer service, will ensure success in this dynamic role.

This role requires the ability to work flexible shifts between 6am – 9pm as per business requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Certificate III in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Effective communication organisational and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Proven experience in stock control ordering, receipting, storing and issuing equipment and supplies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and operate computer systems and associated software.
• Experience in the use of relevant tools and equipment used in the industry.

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 Position 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 18 September at 11:55PM AEST

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 Targeted Question when prompted in the application process (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please outline your experience in the Automotive Industry.

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 Brianna Jones, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at Brianna.Jones@tafensw.edu.au or 0448317372

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.

An Eligibility list 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.