TAS Assistant - Commence Term 1, 2027

St Patrick’s College; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Employee assistance

Job summary

St Patrick’s College is seeking a highly organised TAS Assistant to support the Technological and Applied Studies Faculty. The role covers preparing resources, maintaining workshops and equipment, and ensuring safe, well-organised learning spaces for practical classes.

You will work closely with TAS teachers, contribute to safe learning environments, manage stock, and assist with routine maintenance and safety checks. This is a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• A working understanding of the Catholic ethos of a school.
• Demonstrated understanding of child safeguarding values in practice.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, take initiative, and manage priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff and students.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements that enhance quality, safety and efficiency within the TAS Faculty.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems relevant to the role.
• Commitment to safe working practices and College policies.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational and technical support to the TAS Faculty for day-to-day workshop operations.
• Preparing resources and equipment for practical lessons and maintaining workshops and machinery.
• Managing stock levels and coordinating ordering of consumables and equipment.
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities and ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors for equipment servicing, repairs and installations.
• Maintaining records of safety checks and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Catholic ethos understanding

Child safeguarding values

Organisational skills

Autonomous & collaborative

Communication skills

Process improvement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Category: Technology and Applied Studies (TAS)

St Patrick's College is seeking a highly organised and proactive TAS Assistant to join our Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) Faculty in a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. The position works during College term time, plus 12 non-term days per year.

Reporting to the Head of TAS, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of engaging, hands-on learning experiences by ensuring practical lessons are well prepared, workshops are maintained to a high standard, and specialist equipment is safe, functional and ready for use. You will work closely with TAS teachers to maintain safe, organised and efficient learning environments that enable students to develop practical skills across a range of TAS disciplines.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a self-motivated individual who enjoys practical work, has excellent organisational skills and takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and presentation.

Job Description

As the TAS Assistant, you will provide operational and technical support to the TAS Faculty, supporting the effective day-to-day operation of workshops, specialist equipment and practical learning spaces. The role involves preparing resources and equipment for practical lessons, maintaining workshops and machinery, managing stock and consumables, supporting teachers and students during practical activities, and contributing to a safe working and learning environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing materials, equipment and teaching resources for practical classes.
• Supporting teachers and students during practical lessons as required.
• Maintaining safe, clean and organised workshop environments, including the VET Construction area.
• Managing stock levels, conducting stocktakes and coordinating the ordering of consumables and equipment.
• Liaising with suppliers and external contractors regarding equipment, servicing, repairs and installations.
• Maintaining workshop tools, machinery, dust extraction systems and specialist TAS equipment.
• Monitoring the safe operation of workshop equipment, identifying WHS hazards and removing faulty machinery from use where required.
• Maintaining digital records of student safety tests using OnGuard.
• Undertaking training and developing expertise in specialist technologies, including laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC machinery.
• Maintaining machinery and equipment records to track usage, repairs and servicing.
• Supporting the Head of TAS in maintaining safe and well-organised workshop environments.
• Providing support to the College’s Maintenance Team as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical mindset, strong organisational skills and a commitment to safety who is looking for a permanent role within a school environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, demonstrate initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with teaching and non-teaching staff and students.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements that enhance quality, safety and efficiency within the TAS Faculty.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems relevant to the role.
• A commitment to maintaining safe working practices and complying with College policies and procedures.

A valid Working With Children Check clearance is an essential condition of employment.

Why Join Us

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating boys across Years 5-12.

Our TAS Faculty is committed to providing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences within safe and well-equipped workshop environments. As our TAS Assistant, you will become an important part of the Faculty, working alongside teachers and supporting students to get the most from their practical learning experiences.

We Offer

• A permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027, working during College term time plus 12 non-term days per year.
• The opportunity to work within a high-performing TAS Faculty committed to practical learning and student success.
• Modern, well-equipped workshops and specialist learning environments.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Professional learning opportunities to further develop your technical skills and knowledge.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening. We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.