Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Assistant - Horticulture

Richmond Campus

Permanent Part-time (17.5 hours per week)

$80,502 – $88,860 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926 - $78,289), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

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

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and cleaning the workshop, and preparing workshops ready for classes
• Performing servicing, maintenance, cleaning and routine repairs of workshop tools and equipment
• Preparing materials for classes, including cutting steel to required lengths using power tools
• Maintaining, servicing and running signage equipment to ensure effective operation of the equipment 
• Stock management and supply ordering

As part of this role, you may be required to travel and provide support for classes at TAFE campuses beyond Richmond.

About You

You bring hands-on experience, a practical mindset and strong organisational skills. You’re comfortable preparing materials, maintaining equipment and keeping workshops safe and ready for use.

You work well both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative, reliability and attention to detail. You’re confident using tools and equipment, with the ability to carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs.

With a focus on customer service, you build positive relationships with staff and students and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area and/or relevant industry experience in horticulture.
• Demonstrated ability to service, clean, repair and safely operate workshop machinery.
• Demonstrated application of practical, administration and computer skills to support supply, stores, maintenance, warehouse related duties and record keeping or similar activities.
• Demonstrated customer service, organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a Skid Steer
• As required, possession of or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment, the following:
• Drivers Licence
• Forklift Licence

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.

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Tell us about your relevant Horticulture industry experience, and how it will help you in this role?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST 25 June 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Shay El-ardenli, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email Shayma.elardenli@tafensw.edu.au or contact number 7921 0896.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Brianna Jones, Staffing Pool Coordinator, via email at Brianna.Jones@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0448 317 372.

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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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