Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant of Metal Fabrication and Welding

Location: Kempsey Campus

Permanent Part-Time Part Year (30 hours per week for 39 weeks per year)

$80,502 - $88,860 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926-$78,289), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Technical Assistant you will be responsible for providing timely and efficient support to our teaching and learning section. You will actively contribute to the successful operations of the Metal Fabrication and Welding trades section by providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Your well‑developed practical, administrative and computer skills will support supply, maintenance and warehouse functions, including accurate record‑keeping and related activities.

This is a Permanent Part Time Part Year opportunity. You will be required to work 30 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. Minimal travel may be required to our Coffs Harbour Campus.

About You 

You will have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while performing effectively with minimal supervision. You will have proven capability in servicing, cleaning, repairing and safely operating workshop machinery. Additional you will:

• Hold a trade qualification appropriate to the role and trades area and/or have relevant industry experience.
• As required, you will hold or have a willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment the following:
  • Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Forklift Licence
  • Electrical Tag and Test Certificate

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 Wednesday 15 April 2026

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file).
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

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

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au, 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: Tom Hornemann, Head Teacher, tom.hornemann2@tafensw.edu.au, 0411 296 595.

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 used to fill future vacancies.

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