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Technical Assistant – Fine Arts

Location: Bradfield Senior College, St Leonards

Temporary Part-Time Part Year (3 days/week) from 20 January 2027 to 9 April 2027

$82,918 - $91,525 salary package - includes base salary ($73,054 - $80,637), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro-rata for part-time)

Join Bradfield Senior College: Shaping Futures Since 1993!

At Bradfield Senior College, we’re not just a school; we’re a launchpad for creativity and success. Our vibrant community caters to students in Years 11 and 12, offering a personalised approach that empowers young minds.

As part of TAFE NSW, we specialise in HSC and vocational courses that prepare students for dynamic careers in a diverse range of creative industries.

To learn more about Bradfield College, please visit What we do, Bradfield Senior College

At Bradfield, we embrace diversity.

You will experience a workplace culture that thrives on valuing each individual’s uniqueness and fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking institution that values growth, creativity, and excellence.

About the role

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Fine Arts programs at Bradfield Senior College, helping to ensure students and teachers have access to safe, organised and well-resourced creative learning spaces. This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll contribute behind the scenes to the smooth operation of workshops, classrooms and specialist learning environments.

Working as part of the Design and Visual Arts teaching section, you'll oversee supplies and equipment, assist with equipment maintenance and servicing, maintain inventory and chemical registers, and help keep teaching spaces organised, safe and ready for learning. Your support will directly contribute to students' creative experiences and success.

This role is based on-site at Bradfield Senior College in St Leonards and works three days per week (7.5 hours per day). While the preferred days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, some flexibility is available and can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

About You

You are organised, adaptable and enjoy working in a creative, hands-on environment. You thrive when supporting others and take pride in helping create safe, well-equipped and engaging spaces where students can learn and develop their creative skills.

You bring experience providing technical or operational support, along with knowledge of visual arts and design practices, tools and equipment. You can work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities, while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

You have strong communication and digital skills, are confident using technology and administrative systems, and can comfortably undertake practical tasks, including supporting workshop activities and exhibition installations. Above all, you are dependable, safety-focused and committed to delivering high-quality support in a busy educational environment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience,
• Health and safety knowledge in design and visual arts practices,

Highly Regarded:

• Experience working in an educational environment delivering courses to senior high school aged students.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 1 November 2026.

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF).

• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.

• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please explain your experience using materials and equipment in a design and visual arts environment.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor, Kate.Pickett@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79212629

Role-specific enquiries: contact Deanna Carlsen, Team Leader Customer Experience, Deanna.Carlsen@tafensw.edu.au 02 7920 7745.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.

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.