Tas Assistant

Location:

- MLC School
- Employment Type:

- PP - Part-time Permanent
- Department:

- Technology and Applied Studies
- Closing Date:

- 22 Jun 2025

**TAS Assistant (Resistant Materials)**
**Part-time, Permanent (0.5 FTE)**
**Start ASAP**
**MLC School is looking for an experienced and energetic **TAS Assistant** who will support our vision to **educate and inspire** young women to be **fearless thinkers** with **moral courage** and **compassion** to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of **others**.

**About MLC School**
- Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west. Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.
- Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.
- The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.

**Who is the MLC School girl?**

**About the position**

The Technical Support Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the TAS department, with a focus on supporting Design & Technology & Stage 4 Technology classes. The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of Department and TAS team to ensure that workshops, equipment, and materials are maintained to the highest standards. This hands-on role requires a strong understanding of workshop tools, safety protocols, and a proactive approach to managing resources and supporting practical learning environments.

You will work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team with key responsibilities including but not limited to:

- Maintain, service, and safely operate a wide range of tools, machinery, and workshop equipment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers regarding preparation of teaching materials and equipment required for classroom and practical lessons.
- Conduct and record regular machine safety checks
- Assist with the organisation, stocktake, and ordering of consumables, materials, and chemicals.
- Support TAS classes and staff with relevant practical tasks as required.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workshop environment in accordance with WHS requirements.
- Liaise with teachers to coordinate material needs and provide classroom support as required.
- Undertake daily and weekly workshop routines, including cleaning, restocking, and small repairs.
- Accept and check deliveries and ensure appropriate tool storage
- Term time only, although availability during some term breaks to support Year 12 Design & Technology classes/ teachers might be required

**Selection Criteria**:
You will be able to demonstrate the following:

- Knowledge of relevant tools, machines and materials (timber, plastics, têxtiles, clean technologies such as CAM equipment, laser cutters and 3D printers)
- Competency in working with machines such as drop saws, table saws, drill presses, disc sanders, belt sanders, scroll saw, sewing machines and overlockers and ability to use these unsupervised.
- Familiarity with ordering and expense claim systems both paper based and online
- Ability to setup and pack up technology related machinery - identify if servicing is needed
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
- Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
- Salary packaging and access to LSL after 5 years’ service
- Discounted School fees
- Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
- Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre

**How to apply**:

- a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- a copy of any relevant qualifications
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

Applications close on 22 June 2025.
- We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._