Tas Technical Assistant

**Position Vacant**

**TAS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT**
**PERMANENT, TERM TIME ONLY**

Cranbrook School is seeking a full-time TAS Technical Assistant to join the Senior School
Technical and Applied Studies Department, to commence as soon as possible.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The TAS Technical Assistant supports and assists staff and students in the use of the
Departmental facilities, helping in the development of equipment for projects and assisting
with new processes and technologies.

Responsibilities include demonstrating and educating staff and students in the use of
workshop equipment to support and direct projects, including specialist equipment such as
laser cutters, 3D printers and CAD/CAM machines; purchasing and maintenance of
machines, tools, equipment and consumable stock; preparation of materials for projects
(wood, metal, plastic etc) using machines such as circular saws, bandsaws and planers;
monitoring and conducting regular maintenance on all fixed machinery, CAD/CAM
machines and portable electric power tools in accordance with maintenance schedules,
undertaking minor construction work such as jigs, fixtures and trolleys to assist with
teaching; working with the Head of Department to develop and manage the yearly budget;
maintain pricing spreadsheets for consumables to assist with project costings; and ensuring
WH&S standards in practical workshops are always upheld.

This is a term time only position with up to two weeks of additional days to be worked in
student holiday periods across the school year. During school terms, the required hours are
Monday to Friday 7.00am to 3.06pm.

**ABOUT YOU**

You are looking for a hands-on role and are a handy person that has the ability to improvise
and be creative in their work. With exceptional interpersonal skills, you have excellent time
management and organisational skills and can assist teachers and students to achieve
better outcomes. You are professionally presented, collegiate, and are a champion of best
practices, workplace health & safety, compliance and risk management.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**

- Degree or Diploma with relevant work-related experience in a technical field, or
equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to continually adapt to new technologies to assist with new

practices for teachers and students
- A good understanding of relevant workplace health and safety, compliance, and risk

management requirements
- Computer literacy skills, including using Word, Excel and Outlook
- Willingness to take ownership of tasks and accept responsibilities
- A flexible approach to changing priorities in the workplace
- A friendly, kind and courteous manner.
- A level of mobility that supports the ability to respond to a first aid / behavioural

incident
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
- A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when

engaging with children.

**CLOSING DATE: 23 March 2025**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applications should include a resume and a
cover letter addressing the selection criteria
and reasons for your interest in the position.
Details of at least three referees will be
requested from the successful applicant.

**ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL**

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day
and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which
encourages and enables all of our students
to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential.
We lead our students to discover and make
the most of their talents, to thrive in, and
love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school
we energise the educational environment by
offering a rich and distinctive schooling both
within and beyond the curriculum and give
powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds
resilience and confidence so that each
student can face the challenges of the
twenty-first century with personal
confidence, intellectual versatility, academic
hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate
(IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB
Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP
and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe
organisation. We actively promote the safety
and wellbeing of all students and are
committed to protecting our students from
abuse and harm.

**WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK,**
**VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS**

The successful applicant for this position will
be required to hold a current NSW Working
with Children Check clearance and be fully
vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or
permanent resident or hold a visa with
appropriate working rights.