Description:
General Assistant Toolstore Person
Lithgow Campus
Casual Position
$35.90 per hour, plus employer's contribution to superannuation
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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
A General Assistant Toolstore Person is responsible for providing high level customer service to enhance the effective and efficient delivery of frontline class support. Your day-to-day activities will include but not limited to supporting students by contributing to a positive learning experience, general administration work, purchasing and organising tools, equipment and materials for students and staff. This position will carry out manual handling activities.
We currently have Casual positions available at our Lithgow Campus.
About You
- You are a self-starter who is willing to be hands-on to support learning outcomes and delivery in the classroom.
- You are excited to share your industry knowledge and experience with others.
- Have demonstrated experience working within a trade environment, using a range of hand and power tools and able to conduct minor repairs and maintenance.
Essential Criteria
- A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
- Demonstrated experience working within a trade environment or related work areas.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of purchasing within a trade environment.
- Demonstrated experience in use of hand & power tools, small machinery and tool maintenance in a trade environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or with limited supervision.
Highly Desirable:
- Forklift license
- Trade experience in one or more of these industry areas - Automotive, Air-Conditioning, Fitting & Machining, Metal Fabrication and Welding, Electrical, Plumbing or Construction.
- Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies, in particular Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
- Demonstrated experience in following WH&S instructions such as using correct PPE and following safe operating procedures.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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.
Applications close Wednesday 9th April at 11:55PM AEST
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume outlining your industry experience working within a trade environment
- Response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (200-400 words)
Targeted Question: The General Assistant/Toolstore is required to prepare and issue tools, equipment and materials. Please demonstrate your experience working with various tools and equipment within a workshop setting (200-400 words).
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries : Please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Clinton Debreceny via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au
Role-specific enquiries : Please contact Staffing Pool Coordinator, Renae Kilby, via email at renae.kilby1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79216695
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.