TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
1 x Technical Assistant Horticulture - Permanent Part Time - 5 hours per week
Plus the creation of a Talent Pool (various trades detailed below)
$82,918 – $91,525 salary package (pro rata) - includes base salary ($73,054 - $80,637), plus employer’s 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.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, with a variety of flexible working options.
Join TAFE NSW Tamworth Campus as a Technical Assistant - Horticulture and help support the delivery of practical, hands-on training.
Working closely with teachers, you'll prepare classes, organise resources and materials, maintain horticultural equipment and machinery, and ensure learning environments are safe, well-stocked and ready for student activities. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines horticultural expertise, equipment maintenance, customer service, and operational support to help students succeed.
Please note: This role is advertised with a full-time equivalent salary, if you are employed on a part-time basis, the salary will be prorated according to the hours you work.
In conjunction with the Technical Assistant Horticulture position, TAFE NSW will be establishing a Talent Pool for upcoming opportunities for the following trades:
As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to nominate the trade/role they wish to be considered for.
You bring valuable industry experience (minimum Certificate III in Horticulture) and enjoy supporting others to achieve great outcomes. Organised and dependable, you're skilled at planning, managing resources and ensuring equipment, materials and learning environments are well maintained and ready to support training activities.
You have experience operating and maintaining horticultural machinery and equipment, with the ability to identify and address routine maintenance requirements. With strong attention to detail, you can maintain accurate records, manage stock and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy training environment.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
Targeted Question: Describe a time when you were required to service, clean, repair and safely operate workshop machinery or tools related to the Horticulture industry.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 29 November 2026
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 1310.
Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Lou Baker, Manager Class Support, via email at Louise.Baker@tafensw.edu.au or 0429 781 813.
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.
