TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering
Location: Northern Beaches TAFE Campus
Permanent Full Time
$91,081 - $100,536 salary package - includes base salary ($80,246 - $88,576) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (if part time add paid pro-rata)
The Construction and Energy faculty is establishing a Technical Assistant Talent Pool to fill temporary and ongoing vacancies across the Illawarra region over the next 18 months.
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, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
As a Technical Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching staff through a strong customer-focused approach and a commitment to high-quality service. Working collaboratively with educators and students, you will help create a positive, safe, and welcoming learning environment that enables the successful delivery of educational programs.
You will be responsible for providing practical support across workshop and classroom activities, ensuring teaching resources, equipment, and materials are prepared and maintained to a high standard. With a proactive and professional attitude, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the campus, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in maintaining an environment that promotes excellence in learning, teaching, and student outcomes.
About you
We are seeking a passionate Technical Assistant that excels in a customer facing environment. As a part of this role, you will also have demonstrated technical and digital skills (including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite).
To be successful for this position you must possess:
- Trade qualifications relevant to the Electrical trade discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and 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.
Essential Requirements
A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
- Trade Certificate (Certificate III level or above) and/or extensive equivalent relevant industry experience. Knowledge of and/or experience in stock control or warehouse related duties including receipt and dispatch processes and record keeping.
- Possession of a current Drivers Licence.
- Hold a current forklift licence and other licences relevant to the industry.
- Possession of a current Electrical Tag & Test Certificate.
To find out more about the role, click to view the 
Role Description.
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.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: Please outline your knowledge and experience of your specific trade area within the construction sector and explain how you would use this experience to support the duties and responsibilities of the Technical Assistant position.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 9th August 2026.
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Charlotte Wade, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at charlotte.wade10@tafensw.edu.au or phone 79214692.
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Andrew Oliphant, Team Leader Electrical Trades, via email at andrew.oliphant2@tafensw.edu.au
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.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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