Hands-On Workshop Technician – Automotive & Engineering

The Gordon; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gordon, one of Victoria's leading regional TAFEs, is seeking a proactive Technical Officer to support Automotive and Engineering programs. You will keep workshops safe, stocked, compliant, and ready for practical delivery while applying your trade experience in a dynamic education setting.

You’ll coordinate workshop readiness, maintain tools and equipment, manage purchasing and stock control, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting & Turning) or related discipline.
• Experience with stock management, purchasing or inventory control.
• Experience in Automotive or Engineering trade.
• Experience with preventative maintenance of machinery.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to safety and working in a regulated environment.
• Ability to build relationships with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating workshop readiness across Automotive and Engineering programs
• Maintaining tools, equipment and workshop facilities, including preventative maintenance
• Managing purchasing, ordering, invoicing and supplier relationships
• Overseeing stock control, receiving and storage of workshop materials
• Supporting workplace safety, continuous improvement projects and workshop compliance activities

Skills

Automotive trade

Engineering trade

Preventative maintenance

Inventory control

Organisational skills

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting & Turning)

Job description

The Gordon, one of Victoria's leading regional TAFEs, is seeking a proactive Technical Officer to support Automotive and Engineering programs. You will keep workshops safe, stocked, compliant, and ready for practical delivery while applying your trade experience in a dynamic education setting.

You’ll coordinate workshop readiness, maintain tools and equipment, manage purchasing and stock control, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.