Technical Officer

As a Technical Officer, your key responsibilities include:

- Support the diverse demands for preparatory procedures and practices for government funded and fee for service courses.
- Ensure the appropriate allocation of Plumbing materials and resources are provided to support delivery of programs within the specific industry areas.
- Liaise with suppliers to determine the best and most economic products to be purchased.
- Organise the repair of equipment to ensure the efficient operation of the full range of departmental equipment and resources and maintaining systems and records that are in compliance with auditing regulations.
- Provide general assistance in the maintenance and setting up for classroom activities including gallery spaces, for all Plumbing programs.
- Provide technical support in the promotion of regular Plumbing activities, events and exhibitions, internal and external to the institute.
- Ensuring correct Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) practices and procedures are maintained in accordance with legislation.
- Liaise with the OH&S representative for the Plumbing area and respond to the procedures set out within Institute and government guidelines.

**ABOUT YOU**

You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed ability to carry out hands on technical activities, coupled with demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools (such as power tools). You will also have demonstrated computer skills across various systems, including the Microsoft Suite and finance systems used for ordering and procurement.

**Qualifications required for the role**:

- Relevant Vocational Trade or Logistics / Supply Chain Qualifications or substantial experience (5 years minimum) and knowledge in a trade industry.
- Current drivers’ license

**ABOUT US**

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

- **An Inclusive work culture**:

- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through **relevant and responsive high-quality education.**
- **Professional Development**:

- continue to grow your career
- **Networking Opportunities** with Industry Partners
- **State of the art facilities** on our campuses
- **Free on-site parking** as well as locations close to public transport
- **Free Employee Assistance Program**:

- get the support you want. Its confidential.

- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees

- Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
- Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified Police Check (at employee expense)

**Applications for this position close at 9am Monday 17 November 2025.**

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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