Technical Assistant - Various Trades

Tafe Nsw; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Training & development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

TAFE NSW Tamworth Campus is seeking a Technical Assistant in Horticulture to support hands-on training. You will prepare classes, organise resources, maintain equipment, and ensure safe learning environments for students.

This role offers part-time hours with a pro rata salary and opportunities to be part of a broader talent pool across trades. Applicants should have a minimum Certificate III in Horticulture, strong organisational skills and experience operating workshop machinery.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent.
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural machinery.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Team player with high attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classes and organise resources and materials for practical sessions.
• Maintain horticultural equipment and machinery.
• Ensure learning environments are safe, well-stocked and ready for student activities.
• Assist teachers and support students to succeed in hands-on training.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Customer service

Resource management

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant - Various Trades - Tamworth
1 x Technical Assistant Horticulture - Permanent Part Time - 5 hours per week

Plus the creation of a Talent Pool (various trades detailed below)

$82,918 - $91,525 salary package (pro rata) - 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 Tamworth 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.

Please note: This role is advertised with a full-time equivalent salary, if you are employed on a part-time basis, the salary will be prorated according to the hours you work.

In conjunction with the Technical Assistant Horticulture position, TAFE NSW will be establishing a Talent Pool for upcoming opportunities for the following trades:

• Engineering
• Plumbing
• Construction
• Automotive
• Electrical

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to nominate the trade/role they wish to be considered for.

About You

You bring valuable industry experience (minimum Certificate III in Horticulture) 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).
• Minimum certificate III trade qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area and/or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to service, clean, repair and safely operate workshop machinery.
• Demonstrated application of practical, administration and computer skills to support supply, stores, maintenance, warehouse related duties and record keeping or similar activities.
• Demonstrated customer service, organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain, prior to commencement:
  • Drivers Licence
  • 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 29November 2026

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 Lou Baker, Manager Class Support, via email at [e-mail] or 0429 781 813.

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.