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)

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

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 First, 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35/38-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.

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

Applications close: 26th July 2026

How to Apply

For further information regarding the role please click the apply button where you will be redirected to the Careers at TAFE NSW website where you can review the Position Description, application process and application instructions.