Workshop jobs in Melbourne VIC

About Us

At Orange College, we're helping future trades professionals build successful careers—one workshop, one skill, and one achievement at a time. Now we're looking for a Workshop Assistant to be the workshop's secret weapon! If you're hands-on, organised, and enjoy making things happen behind the scenes, come join our friendly team.

About the Role

Love working with tools and staying hands-on?

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Workshop Assistant to help keep our Port Melbourne training workshops running smoothly. From preparing equipment and maintaining safety in check, organized workspace to supporting trainers and students, you'll play a key role behind the scenes in shaping the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Bring your positive attitude, practical skills, and can-do mindset—we'd love to hear from you!

Position Details

• Location: Port Melbourne, VIC
• Employment Type: Part-Time / Casual /Contractor
• Availability Required: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Ideal for candidates seeking a flexible role across weekdays and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist trainers and students during practical workshop sessions.
• Prepare, organise, and maintain workshop equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ensure workshop areas are clean, safe, and compliant with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support stock control, equipment checks, and general workshop administration.
• Assist with workshop setup and pack-down before and after classes.
• Provide general operational support to the training team as required.

About You

• You're the kind of person who shows up with a smile, ready to get stuck in and lend a hand.
• Tools, equipment, and a busy workshop environment don't scare you—in fact, you enjoy them.
• You love working with people and understand that great teamwork makes everything run smoother.
• You're happy taking direction, but you're also the person who spots what needs doing and gets on with it.
• You take pride in doing things properly, keeping things safe, and leaving spaces better than you found them.
• Whether you've worked in a workshop, trade, maintenance, or training environment before—or you're simply practical, eager to learn, and have a great attitude—we'd love to hear from you.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone reliable, positive, and ready to become an important part of our team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Join a friendly team that genuinely supports one another and enjoys what they do.
• Be part of an organisation that's helping shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration package including base rate and applicable weekend penalty rates.
• Enjoy flexible part-time hours across weekdays and weekends.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic training and workshop environment.
• Work where your contribution matters and no two days are quite the same.

Ready to Jump In?

If you're practical, dependable, and enjoy getting stuck into a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why we shouldn't miss considering you as a great fit for Orange College team.

Pay: $25.00 – $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 34.0 per week

Work Location: In person