TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Assistant of Furnishings & Cabinet Making

Tighes Hill Campus

Permanent Part Time

$80,502 – $88,860 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926 - $78,289), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (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, health and wellbeing programs, and a 14-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 the delivery of high‑quality, hands‑on training within the Furnishing and Cabinet Making section at the TAFE NSW Tighes Hill Campus in Newcastle. This is a part‑time opportunity (0.4 FTE), with flexibility for the successful candidate to work either two full days or spread hours across more days, depending on operational needs. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of trade workshops by providing practical, behind‑the‑scenes support to teachers and students.

In this role, you will prepare materials, tools and machinery to ensure practical sessions run efficiently and safely, assist during classes and demonstrations, and help maintain teaching aids and workshop environments. You will also be responsible for the care, maintenance and stock control of equipment and consumables, ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements. Your attention to detail and trade knowledge will help create a safe and effective learning environment where students can develop job‑ready skills.

About you

You hold a relevant trade qualification and/or demonstrated industry experience, ideally in furnishing, cabinet making or wood machining, with strong hands‑on capability in a workshop environment. 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.

To be considered, you must meet the essential requirements outlined in the role description. A current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable, while an Electrical Tag and Test Certificate is not a requirement for this role. 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
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max.) 

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Tuesday 26 May 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Sally Barry, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at sally.barry4@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 0203.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Paul Kubisch, Team Leader Cabinet & Furniture, via email at paul.kubisch1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0447 273 895.

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.