Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Assistant of Aeroskills

Padstow location

Permanent Full-time Part Year (more details below)

$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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, work with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role 

This role is being offered on a permanent Full-time Part Year basis at 35 hours per week across 40 weeks of the year.

As a Technical Assistant you will play a key role in supporting teaching staff by preparing aircraft maintenance training materials, tooling and stores, and workshop environments for assessments including basic aircraft maintenance such as tyre pressures etc, training sessions, and practical activities. You will maintain specialised aerospace tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure they are safe, compliant, and ready for use, while upholding strict Work Health and Safety and aviation regulatory standards. Drawing on your Aviation knowledge and strong problem-solving abilities, you will manage resources effectively and contribute to high-quality, industry-relevant training delivery.

About You 

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Qualifications appropriate to the role and/or relevant industry experience in Aviation
• Ability to service, clean, repair, and operate workshop machinery 
• Practical, administrative, and computer skills for maintenance and record-keeping 

Possession of or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment, the following: 

• Valid Working with Children Check 
• First aid certificate 
• Forklift license 

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 11:55PM (AEST) Monday 20 July 2026

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

• Your current resume (PDF) 
• 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: Please outline your knowledge and experience of the Aviation Industry and how you will apply that to the Technical Assistant position. 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact David Duncan, Head Teacher of Aeroskills via email at David.Duncan@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 8804.

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.