Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Officer (Scientific)

Gymea Campus

Permanent Part Time Part Year

3 days (21 hours) per week for 40 weeks per year

 Salary ($84,756 - $89,047) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro rata)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to changing lives. This 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, and how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people 

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of education services through the maintenance of delivery locations and equipment, preparation and distribution of teaching resources and other related support and administrative functions.

This role is for 3 days (21 hours) per week for 40 weeks per year, days may vary depending on business needs and are subject to change.

About You 

Ideally you have: 

• A Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. (Essential) 
• Experience with safe chemical management (Highly Desirable)  
• Previous industry experience in a laboratory setting would be highly beneficial (Highly Desirable)

Essential Requirements

1. A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
2. Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

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 Sunday 18th May 2025 at 11.55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume 
• Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document 
• Response to the one targeted question listed below when prompted (max. 300 words) 

Targeted Question: Please outline your experience in safe chemical management practices and the importance of this in the workplace. 

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 Mark Dobson, Staffing Pool Coordinator, via email at Mark.Dobson@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.