Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistants- Multiple Trade Areas

Dubbo and Orange Campus

Creating a casual Eligibility List

Casual pay rate $48.55- $53.59 p/h

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 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, with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We are looking to create an eligibility list of casual Technical Assistants to support our teaching teams across the Dubbo and Orange campuses. We are seeking candidates with practical skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Horticulture
• Agriculture
• Automotive
• Engineering
• Construction

As a Technical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting high‑quality training by preparing materials, equipment, and learning environments across our trade workshops. You will contribute to the smooth delivery of practical training by providing hands‑on support to teachers, assisting with demonstrations, and ensuring tools and machinery are ready and safe for use.

You will also be responsible for the ongoing care, maintenance, and organisation of equipment, tools, and facilities in line with Work Health and Safety requirements, helping to maintain a safe and efficient learning environment for students and staff.

This eligibility list will be used to fill casual vacancies as they arise across Dubbo and Orange.

About You 

You have relevant trade qualifications and practical experience in a workshop or trade environment, giving you a strong understanding of tools, equipment and safe work practices. You are proactive, organised, and able to prioritise the resources needed to support teachers and students, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

You take pride in maintaining a well‑presented, efficient workspace and bring a strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety. Your approach is collaborative, values‑driven, and service‑focused, and you enjoy contributing to a team environment where reliability and integrity are essential.

To be considered for this role you must meet all essential requirements listed below

1. Trade qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area (Horticulture, Agriculture, Automotive, Engineering, Construction)
2. Demonstrated ability to service, clean, repair and safely operate workshop machinery.
3. Demonstrated application of practical, administration and computer skills to support supply, stores, maintenance, warehouse related duties and record keeping or similar activities.
4. Possession of or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment, the following:

Essential

• Forklift Licence
• Drivers Licence

Highly desirable

• First Aid 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: Wednesday 25 March at 11.55pm AEDT

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Aitchison, sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au or 0435 078 206.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Louise Baker, Manager Class Support via email at Louise.Baker@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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