General Assistant Toolstoreperson

General Assistant Toolstoreperson – Allied Timber Trades
Lidcombe Campus
Temporary Full-Time until August 2026
Salary of $54,555 - $67,180 p.a.
plus employers' 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.
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.
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 a Temporary Full-Time position available at our Lidcombe Campus in Allied Timber Trades.
An Eligibility List may be created from this recruitment for all Western Sydney locations.
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.
You have the ability to work flexible shifts between 6am – 9pm as per business requirements

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
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.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you.
Apply now
Applications close Tuesday 23 September at 11:55 PM AEST
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

Your current resume (PDF)
Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document
Response to the Targeted Question when prompted in the application process (max.
300 words)

Targeted Question: Please outline your experience in the Allied Timber Trades Industry.
General recruitment, salary and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au
Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Alex Roache, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email at alex.roache@tafensw.edu.au or 0448317677
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.

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