General Assistant Toolstore Person

TAFE NSW; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a General Assistant Toolstore Person to support frontline class activities across multiple campus locations in NSW. You will deliver high-level customer service, assist with purchasing and organizing tools, and support students and staff with learning experiences.

You will work in a hands-on trade environment, handling hand and power tools and performing minor repairs. The role requires flexible shifts from 6am to 9pm and a valid NSW Working with Children Check, with training

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade environment or related work areas.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and conduct minor repairs.
• Strong customer service and frontline support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level customer service to enhance frontline class support.
• Assist with purchasing, organizing tools, equipment and materials for students and staff.
• Support learning outcomes in the classroom and assist with general administration.
• Carry out manual handling activities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Trade tools experience

Team player

Flexible shifts

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Small machinery

Job description

$40.04 - $48.78 per hour (Base rate plus Casual Loadings)

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 colleagues, or helping communities and industries thrive, every role at TAFE NSW contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We live by our values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. These values guide how we work, connect with others and deliver on our commitment to students and communities across NSW.

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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

A General Assistant Toolstore Person is responsible for providing high level customer service to enhance the effective and efficient delivery of frontline class support. Your day-to-day activities will include but not limited to supporting students by contributing to a positive learning experience, general administration work, purchasing and organising tools, equipment and materials for students and staff.This position will carry out manual handling activities.

We are currently have multiple Casual vacancies across various campus locations.

Please see list of locationshere.

Applicants should indicate their preferred location/s in their application when prompted.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future Casual, Temporary and Permanent vacancies.

About you

• You are a self-starter who is willing to be hands-on to support learning outcomes and delivery in the classroom.
• You are excited to share your industry knowledge and experience with others.
• Have demonstrated experience working within a trade environment, using a range of hand and power tools and able to conduct minor repairs and maintenance.
• You have the ability to work flexible shifts between 6am – 9pm as per business requirements
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Demonstrated experience working within a trade environment or related work areas.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of purchasing within a trade environment.
• Demonstrated experience in use of hand & power tools, small machinery and tool maintenance in a trade environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or with limited supervision.

Highly Desirable

• Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies, in particular Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
• Demonstrated experience in following WH&S instructions such as using correct PPE and following safe operating procedures.

To find out more about the role, click to view theRole Description.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT.

Additional Information

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at ***************@tafensw.edu.auor 02 7921 1***.

Role-specific enquiries:

Please contact Rebecca Hanson, Manager Class Support via email at ***************@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7920 1***.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.