Technical Officer – Automotive and 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

Technical Officer - Automotive and Engineering

At The Gordon, we're passionate about creating the future through education. Behind every practical class is a well prepared workshop, maintained equipment and someone ensuring everything is ready to go.

We're looking for a proactive and organised Technical Officer to support our Automotive and Engineering programs. This is an opportunity to combine your trade, maintenance, workshop or industry experience in a role offering variety, autonomy and purpose.

This position supports our teaching teams by keeping workshops safe, stocked, compliant and ready for practical delivery. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, likes solving practical problems and takes pride in maintaining organised, safe and efficient workshop environments.

You’ll be responsible for:

• 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

If you're someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly and working behind the scenes to support others' success, you'll thrive in this role.

Whether you're looking for a career change or bringing years of industry experience into the education sector, we'd love to hear from you.

About You:

You're a practical, solutions focused professional who enjoys taking ownership and working independently. You may come from an engineering, manufacturing, automotive or trade-based background and be looking for a role where your experience can continue to make a difference without the demands of a traditional industry environment.

Most importantly, you're professional, organised and enjoy building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in Automotive or Engineering trade
• Demonstrated ability to undertake preventative maintenance of machinery
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach and a natural focus on finding practical solutions
• Confidence building relationships with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders
• A commitment to safety, professionalism and working within a regulated environment
• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting & Turning) or related discipline
• Experience with stock management, purchasing or inventory control

What’s next?

Salary Range:

Full time until 21 January 2027

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where everyone can thrive. We value equal opportunity, accessibility, and authenticity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs to apply for this role.

The Gordon

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, The Gordon is a dynamic and inclusive organisation that values collaboration, diversity, and the power of education. By joining us, you’ll become part of a thriving community committed to empowering students and shaping the future of education.

We are the Gordon | We bring our best | We create the future | We are student minded

As a values-driven organisation, The Gordon encourages employee celebration with a dynamic Values Recognition initiative. This program empowers team members to highlight each other's outstanding contributions, offering timely and impactful feedback that resonates throughout the year.

All positions require a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and along with background checks.

You must hold permanent residency status in Australia or have a valid Work Visa to apply for this position.

The Gordon is dedicated to the safety and welfare of all children and young people and prides itself on being a Child Safe organisation and aligns with theVictorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.