Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Officer Nursing

Orange Campus

Permanent Part-Time Part Year (15 hours/week for 41 weeks/year)

Salary package up to $88,427, includes salary ($77,908 – $85,996), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro rata, based on part time hours completed)

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.

About the role

The Technical Officer – Nursing role supports the delivery of educational services related to nursing through setting up practical classroom demonstrations and activities.  The role will also be required to ensure the maintenance of equipment, purchasing, preparation and distribution of teaching resources, and other related administrative functions.

Reporting to the Staffing Pool Coordinator, this position:

• Provides students and staff with appropriate equipment and resource materials as required
• Creates a safe and effective teaching environment through the effective management of equipment, stores and workspaces to meet Work Health and Safety and current industry requirements
• Assists in the purchase and ordering of plant, equipment and consumables
• Provides administrative support to the teaching section to ensure accurate record keeping, financial reporting and the efficient functioning of the teaching section
• Maintains current knowledge of professional practices and requirements through contact with industry stakeholders, professional publications and regular communication with section staff
• Assists with quality assurance and continuous improvement processes to provide consistency and best practice.  

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)
• Current registration as Registered Nurse or are an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice, including the use of appropriate equipment in nursing procedures, medical terminology and infection control principles
• Demonstrated experience in administration, including inventory management, purchase and maintenance of equipment, and basic financial recording
• The ability to address and meet focus capabilities as stated in the Position Description.

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 Monday 15th September 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

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 Kristy Robinson, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at kristy.robinson22@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79216533 or Louise Baker, Manager Class Support via email at Louise.Baker@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 4614

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.