Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Officer (Music)

Ultimo Campus

Permanent Part-time (17.5 hours/week)

$84,647 package includes salary ($74,912 – $82,688), 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 depending on your role, a 17.5 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking skilled and knowledgeable professionals in the field of music to join our team as a Technical Officer – Engineer (Music), based at our Ultimo campus. This permanent part-time role (17.5 hours per week) is responsible for delivering comprehensive technical support for the delivery of music courses, including installing and configuring hardware and software. You will play a key role in creating and maintaining a high-quality, customer-focused learning environment by performing a range of technical and ancillary activities that support teaching and enhance the student experience.

About You 

As a Technical Officer, you bring a strong background in music vocational fields and technical support, with hands-on experience using industry-standard software such as Ableton, Pro Tools, and Logic. You are proficient in AV systems, lighting, and equipment maintenance, ensuring practical classes and live events run seamlessly. Your strengths include managing bookings, preparing learning environments, and maintaining instruments and electrical equipment. With excellent communication skills, you thrive both independently and within a team, consistently delivering high-quality service and meeting tight deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Appropriate post-secondary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience in music technology, pro audio/studio equipment and Apple/Mac computing equipment and networking environments.

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 11.55pm AEST Sunday 20 July 2025

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Questions: Please provide a specific example of a time when you had to meet a strict deadline while managing competing demands in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Describe the situation, the actions you took to prioritise tasks and work efficiently, and the outcome you achieved.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shay El-ardenli at shayma.elardenli@tafensw.edu.au and 02 7921 0896

Role-specific enquiries: contact Michael Rohanek, Head Teacher of Music, at Michael.Rohanek@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, explore our Candidate Toolkit, attend one of our Recruitment Readiness Workshops, and check out 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.