TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant of Animal Care

Location: Wyong (Travel will be required)

Permanent Part Time – 17.5 hours per week

$80,502 – $88,860 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926 - $78,289), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

 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 and health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

As a Technical Assistant of Animal Care, you will be responsible for providing the husbandry and welfare needs of the on-site animals. You will also support in the preparation of materials and equipment to support educational delivery and ensure the ongoing care and maintenance of equipment, facilities and grounds within the Animal Care teaching section.

This is a permanent part time position based at Wyong Campus, requiring you to work 17.5 hours per week. Occasional weekend work may be required. Travel will be required to Gosford, Wyong, Belmont, Glendale, and Newcastle campuses. 

About you 

If you have a passion for supporting the delivery of education services, enjoy managing competing demands, and find fulfilment in caring for animals and their needs, this role may be a perfect fit for you!

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing husbandry and care for a wide range of species.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and correctly operate equipment.
• Knowledge of safe storage, handling and use of chemicals and veterinary equipment.
• Experience in store procedures and stock control.
• Class C driver’s licence.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision.

Highly Desirable

• Hold a Certificate II in Animal Care or higher.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file).

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Wednesday 24 June 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: Celia Innes, Team Lead, via email at celia.innes@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7920 3495.

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.