Education Support Officer - Allied Timber Trades

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

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 First, 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

As an Education Support Officer, you will support teachers and build engagement with learners studying Allied Timber Trade courses. You will have the opportunity to apply your on-the-job knowledge and industry specific qualification to create a positive learning environment. You will supplement the teaching activities by providing follow-up instruction as provided by a teacher and opportunities to practice skills to enhance students educative experience and engagement. 

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Cabinetmaking or equivalent. 
2. Relevant post-qualification experience in the industry relevant to your qualification
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to proactive, self-driven, and highly organised – demonstrated effective time-management, initiative, and the capacity tow work both independently and collaboratively.

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.

• Your current resume
• 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: Describe your relevant Cabinetmaking industry experience and how you will use that experience to support our students at TAFE NSW.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: please contact Sarah Willmott, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at sarah.willmott@tafensw.edu.au  or phone (02) 7920 3493.

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Paul Kubisch, Team Leader Cabinet and Furniture Industry, via email at paul.kubisch1@tafensw.edu.au  or phone 0447 273 895.

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.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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