Technical Assistant - Horticulture

Tafe Nsw; Richmond; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW Richmond Campus recruits a Technical Assistant - Horticulture to support hands-on training delivery. You will prepare classes, organise resources and maintain equipment, ensuring safe and well-stocked learning environments for students.

You'll work closely with teachers, handle irrigation systems during the Christmas shutdown, and may travel to other campuses to support classes as needed. A passion for horticulture and practical teaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Valuable horticulture experience and ability to support learners.
• Strong planning and resource management to keep tools and spaces ready for training.
• Attention to safety and learning environment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classes and organise resources for practical sessions.
• Maintain horticultural equipment and learning environments to ensure safety and readiness.
• Attend campus during Christmas shutdown to maintain irrigation systems and hand watering.
• Occasional travel to other TAFE NSW campuses to support classes.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Resource planning

Customer service

Equipment maintenance

Education

Industry experience or equivalent

Tools

Machinery operation

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Job description

$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.

• 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.

Additional Information

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at *************@tafensw.edu.auor phone [phone]***.

Role-specific enquiries:
Brianna Jones, Staffing Pool Coordinator, via email at *************@tafensw.edu.au or phone [phone] ***.

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.