Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant of Engineering

Two positions – one based in Nowra and the other in Moss Vale 

Permanent Part-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

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 

We are currently trying to fill two positions within our Engineering and Manufacturing team.

One position is based in Nowra NSW and is being offered on a permanent Part-time Part Year basis at 21 hours per week across 41 weeks of the year.

The other position is based in Moss Vale NSW and is being offered on a permanent Part-time Part Year basis at 28 hours per week across 41 weeks of the year.

As a Technical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching staff by preparing materials, equipment, and learning spaces for assessments, training sessions, and practical activities. You will maintain tools and facilities to ensure they are safe, functional, and ready for use, while upholding Work Health and Safety standards across all workshop environments. Drawing on your Metal Trades expertise and proactive problem‑solving skills, you will manage resources effectively and contribute to high‑quality educational delivery.

About You 

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Trade qualifications appropriate to the role and/or relevant industry experience in Metal Trades or Fabrication

• 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 4 May 2026

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 one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words) 

Targeted Question: Please outline your knowledge and experience of the Metal Fabrication 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 Richard Griffiths, Team Leader of Engineering and Manufacturing via email at Richard.Griffiths4@tafensw.edu.au

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.

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