Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Assistant Plumbing

Maitland Campus

Permanent Full-Time Part-Year (35 hours per week for 41 weeks per year)

Salary of $66,212 - $73,085 p.a. plus employers’ 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.

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 providing timely, efficient support to the learning and teaching section, while ensuring exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholder. Key tasks in this role include the design, development and production of teaching aids, day-to-day operational and classroom support to teachers, and organising the availability and maintenance of teaching tools and equipment.

About You

Bring your passion for the Plumbing 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.

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Trade qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area and/or relevant industry experience.
• 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.
• As required, 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 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: Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11.55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• A cover letter that addresses the essential requirements of the role (one page max.)
• Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Luke Mackey, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at luke.mackney3@tafensw.edu.au or 0457678250

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.