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Technical Assistant Sport, Fitness and Massage

Temporary Part-Time Part-Year Until September 2027

Wyong & Tighes Hill Campuses

$82,918 - $91,525 salary package - includes base salary ($73,054 - $80,637), 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. 

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

The Technical Assistant - Allied Health and Fitness plays a key role in supporting the delivery of practical training programs by providing hands-on assistance to teachers and students in a dynamic learning environment. Working within Allied Health and Fitness teaching areas, you will help prepare practical classes, maintain equipment and facilities, assist with administrative activities, and support the safe and effective operation of learning spaces.

This varied position involves preparing equipment and resources for classes, assisting with student safety and equipment usage, managing client bookings and payments, monitoring inventory and consumables, maintaining facilities and laundry operations, and ensuring equipment and resources remain in excellent working condition. You will also work closely with teaching staff, students, and community clients to help create positive learning experiences and support the successful delivery of educational outcomes.

If you enjoy a mix of practical, customer-focused and administrative work, and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Additional Information:

• This position will be required to support operations across both Wyong and Tighes Hill campuses, in line with business requirements.
• 34.5 hours per week (5 days per week).
• Commencement date: 18 January 2027.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

About You

You are a proactive and organised individual who enjoys supporting others and takes pride in delivering high-quality service. Whether preparing learning spaces, maintaining equipment, assisting students, or coordinating administrative tasks, you thrive in a role where no two days are the same. 

You have strong practical and administrative skills, with experience supporting the maintenance, safe use, security, ordering or management of equipment, resources or facilities. You communicate confidently with a diverse range of people and are comfortable providing guidance, information and assistance to colleagues, students and customers.

A team player with a positive attitude, you can work independently with minimal supervision, use your initiative to solve day-to-day challenges, and remain focused on delivering excellent customer service. You are committed to workplace safety, take accountability for your work, and enjoy contributing to an environment that supports learning and student success.

Essential Requirements:

1. A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).

2. Certificate III in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

3. Organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision.

4. Demonstrated application of practical and administration skills to support supply, stores, maintenance, security and safe use of equipment or similar activities.

5. Ability to communicate with diverse range of people to provide information and guidance on procedures.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

• Your current resume
• Response to the Targeted Question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please demonstrate your experience in the Allied Health, Massage and/or Fitness industry, including your ability to provide customer service, maintain equipment and facilities, manage stock and records, and use computer systems and software.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Karyn Gardner, Head Teacher Allied Health & Fitness via email at Karyn.Gardner1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79204378.

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, will be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.