Technical Assistant - Horticulture

TAFE NSW External; Richmond; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW Richmond Campus invites applications for a Technical Assistant - Horticulture. Join a dynamic team delivering practical, hands-on training in a vibrant education environment that supports student success and industry connections.

You will assist teachers by preparing classes, organising resources, maintaining horticultural equipment, and ensuring safe, well-stocked learning spaces. Travel to other campuses may be required; a NSW Working with Children Check is mandatory, and the role may

Qualifications

• Proven horticulture industry experience or equivalent.
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural machinery and equipment.
• Current driver’s licence and forklift licence.
• Working with Children Check before commencement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classes and organise resources for hands-on horticulture training.
• Maintain horticultural equipment and ensure safe learning environments.
• Attend campus during Christmas shut-down to maintain irrigation and water systems.
• Occasional travel to support classes at other TAFE NSW campuses.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Resource planning

Attention to detail

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Forklift licence

Drivers licence

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant - Horticulture

Location: Richmond Campus

Permanent Full Time

$82,918 – $91,525 salary package - includes base salary ($73,054 - $80,637), 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, with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

Join TAFE NSW Richmond Campus as a Technical Assistant - Horticulture and help support the delivery of practical, hands‑on training.

Working closely with teachers, you'll prepare classes, organise resources and materials, maintain horticultural equipment and machinery, and ensure learning environments are safe, well‑stocked and ready for student activities. This is a varied, hands‑on role that combines horticultural expertise, equipment maintenance, customer service, and operational support to help students succeed.

As part of this role, you will be required to attend the campus over the Christmas shut down period to maintain onsite irrigation systems and hand watering.

Occasional travel may also be required to provide support for classes at TAFE NSW campuses beyond Richmond.

About You

You bring valuable horticulture industry experience and enjoy supporting others to achieve great outcomes. Organised and dependable, you're skilled at planning, managing resources and ensuring equipment, materials and learning environments are well maintained and ready to support training activities.

You have experience operating and maintaining horticultural machinery and equipment, with the ability to identify and address routine maintenance requirements. With strong attention to detail, you can maintain accurate records, manage stock and contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of a busy training environment.

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Industry experience or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the horticulture area.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment used in horticulture.
• Current drivers' licence and forklift licence

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 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 18th October 2026

Additional Information:

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.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Role-specific enquiries:

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

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.