General Assistant Toolstore Person - Automotive

TAFE NSW External; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers at Mount Druitt campus is seeking a General Assistant Toolstore Person in the Automotive section. The role supports students, handles purchasing and organizing tools, and assists staff to ensure smooth, hands-on learning experiences.

This position is a temporary full-time opportunity until June 2027, with flexible shifts between 8am and 9:30pm and some physical duties. A WHS mindset and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid NSW Working with Children Check required before commencement.
• Experience in Automotive trade environment or related work areas.
• Experience in purchasing within a trade environment.
• Experience using hand & power tools, small machinery, and tool maintenance.
• Ability to work as a team member or with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level customer service to enhance frontline class support.
• Support students by contributing to a positive learning experience.
• Purchasing and organizing tools, equipment and materials for students and staff.
• Carry out manual handling activities.

Skills

Self-starter

Industry knowledge

Flexible shifts

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Small machinery

Tool maintenance

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

General Assistant Toolstore Person - Automotive

Temporary Full-Time Opportunity Until June 2027

Mount Druitt Campus

$63,778 - $78,538 salary package - includes base salary ($56,191 - $69,195), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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, 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 currently have a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity Until June 2027 within our Automotive section at our Mount Druitt campus.

Please note:

This role requires the ability to work flexible shift between 8am – 9:30pm as per business requirements.

This role involves some physical duties. We encourage applications from candidates who can meet the role requirements, and we support reasonable adjustments where required.

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 8am – 9:30pm as per business requirements

Essential Criteria

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).

• Demonstrated experience working within an Automotive 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:

• Forklift Licence

• 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.

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 Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries

Please contact Brianna Jones, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at [e-mail] or 0448317372.

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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.