Technical Support Officer

Chisholm Institute of TAFE; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities with Industry

State of the art facilities

Free on-site parking

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chisholm Institute of TAFE in Dandenong VIC is seeking an experienced Technical Support Officer for the Building & Construction team. You will ensure the smooth provision of materials and resources to support program delivery, liaise with suppliers for cost-effective products, and maintain stock control using Finance One.

You will also organise equipment repairs, assist with workshop setups and promotion of Building & Construction activities, and provide technical support to programs and events,

Qualifications

• Experience servicing building & construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and manage stock.
• Capable of using Finance One system for purchasing.
• Experience organising workshop setup and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Allocate Building & Construction materials and resources for program delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers to determine best, cost-effective products.
• Order supplies timely using Finance One system and maintain stock control.
• Organise repair of equipment and maintain compliant records.
• Assist with workshop setup and display spaces for programs.
• Provide technical support for Building & Construction activities and events.
• Advise on operations of programs including Fee for Service and short courses.
• Network with internal/external staff, suppliers and agents to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Tools & Equipment

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)

Trade qualification (Wood Machinist in Building & Construction)

CNC Operations & Machining

First aid Training

Tools

CNC

Job description

Chisholm Institute of TAFE - Dandenong VIC

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Technical Support Officer for our Building & Construction team.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm's culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Technical Support Officer, your key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the appropriate allocation of Building & Construction materials and resources are provided to support delivery of programs within the specific industry areas.
• Liaise with suppliers to determine the best and most economic products to be purchased.
• Support with ordering of supplies and equipment in a timely manner using Finance One system applications and maintain stock control of such items.
• Organise the repair of equipment to ensure the efficient operation of the full range of departmental equipment and resources and maintaining systems and records that are in compliance with auditing regulations.
• Provide general assistance in the maintenance and setting up for Workshop activities including Display spaces, for all Building & Construction programs.
• Provide technical support in the promotion of regular Building & Construction activities, events and exhibitions, internal and external to Chisholm.
• Provide support, advice and recommendations to ensure the effective operations of the Building & Construction programs, including Fee for Service and short courses.
• Networking with internal and external staff, suppliers and agents in order to maintain the fluency of program delivery.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills and experience in using and servicing appropriate tools & Equipment (such as Static Machinery, Hand and power tools).

Qualifications required for the role

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
• Trade qualification (Wood Machinist within Building & Construction)
• Computer Numerical Control Operations & Machining (CNC)
• First aid Training

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne's southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture - Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
• Professional Development - continue to grow your career
• Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program - get the support you want. It's confidential.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
• Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified National Police Check (done at applicant's expense through our verification platform)

Applications for this position close at 3pm on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Adam Laxton, Manager - Building & Construction at ***********@chisholm.edu.au

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing *********@chisholm.edu.au.

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.

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