TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant - Painting & Decorating

Wollongong Campus

Permanent Full-Time Part Year (35 hours per week and 43 weeks per year)

$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)

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

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Assistant, where you will play a key role in supporting the effective and efficient delivery of educational programs. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing classes, managing and monitoring supplies, and producing, maintaining, and servicing teaching aids and equipment. Your duties will include maintaining and cleaning workshop areas, preparing workshops for classes, servicing and carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on workshop tools and equipment, and preparing class materials by cutting them to required sizes using appropriate power tools and equipment. You will also maintain, service, and operate signage equipment to ensure it functions effectively, while managing stock levels and coordinating supply orders to ensure resources are readily available for teaching activities.

About You

You hold a relevant trade qualification Cert III in Signs & Graphics and/or demonstrated industry experience with strong hands‑on capability in a workshop environment. You have a passion in painting and decorating with an interest in signage. You have a strong understanding of IT programs used in the signage industry, including Microsoft Office. You bring a solid mechanical understanding and practical experience using tools and machinery, enabling you to confidently support teaching staff and students during training activities.

Highly practical and organised, you thrive in a hands‑on role, taking pride in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient workspace. You have a sound understanding of equipment maintenance and Work Health and Safety requirements, and you apply this knowledge to ensure tools and machinery are well maintained and safe for use. This role suits someone reliable and team‑oriented who enjoys supporting high‑quality vocational training behind the scenes.

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Trade Qualifications appropriate to the role and trades area and/or relevant industry experience in Painting & Decorating.
• 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.
• As required, possession of or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment, the following:
  • Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Forklift Licence
  • Electrical Tag and Test Certificate

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). 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 26 July 2026

 Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Charlotte Wade, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email charlotte.wade10@tafensw.edu.au or contact number 02 79214692.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Danielle Corti, Head Teacher Painting & Decorating, via email at Danielle.Corti@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0410235480.

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.

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