TAS Assistant

Posted: 05/11/2025

Closing Date: 21/11/2025

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Taree

Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)

St Clare's High School, Taree is seeking a Temporary Part Time (3hrs per week) TAS Assistant to join the team January 2026 for 12 months.

St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes. It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph.

St Clare's excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students. Join an inclusive and well-rounded High School educating students in Manning Valley area.

The position of TAS Assistant will be responsible for providing direct support and assistance to the Technology Teachers and contributing to the maintenance and development of a safe working TAS and Workshop environment. This position will form part of a team and work closely with, and take direction from, the TAS Leader of Learning and members of the School Leadership Team.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community
• Sound understanding of, and commitment to WH&S standards and requirements including maintaining records such as Chemical Safety Records
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment
• Demonstrated experience in workshop maintenance in a school setting or equivalent
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain machinery and tools in the schools TAS Workshops
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake inventory management and ordering systems in a school setting or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise production sequences to ensure Workshop efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications in building and/or carpentry or relevant experience
• Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A - Accreditation to Work

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Christine Harmer, Principal on Tel: or via email:

TO APPLY

• Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
• Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Friday 21st November at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.