Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Officer (Scientific)

Newcastle location 

Permanent part-time (21 hours per week)

$103,050 - $108,266 salary package - includes base salary ($90,791 - $95,387), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (to be 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.

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 a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of education services in the field of chemistry. You will ensure that laboratories and teaching environments are safe, well-maintained, and equipped with the necessary apparatus and chemicals. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing science teaching resources, calibrating and maintaining analytical laboratory equipment, managing chemical inventories in compliance with safety standards, and providing related administrative and technical support to enable high-quality learning experiences.

**Please note that TAFE NSW will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 25 December 2025 to 9 January 2026 inclusive. Shortlisting and interviewing for this position will be conducted in the new year. **

About You 

To be successful for this position, you will need to possess:

• A Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Chemistry or a relevant Chemical Sciences discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• A strong industry background in chemical sciences, chemistry education or similar
• Strong experience in preparing working solutions and safe handling of hazardous chemicals
• Knowledge of instrumentation and techniques related to chemical analysis including chromatography, refractometry, and spectrophotometry
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).

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 11.55pm (AEDT) Tuesday 23 December 2025

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

• Your current resume

• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Part of your laboratory duties will require you to safely handle and appropriately dispose of harmful wastes. Describe your procedure in safely disposing of waste material.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Simon Brayford, Senior Technical Officer (Scientific), via email at simon.brayford2@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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