Stores and Technical Officer, Engineering and Automotive — Victoria, Australia

Maintain the classroom workshop’s tools and equipment and set up practical student tasks and simulating industry scenarios. • Federation TAFE – SMB Campus • Full-time, continuing appointment • HEW 3 - $63,751p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation Position closing date: 29/06/2025 Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education. About the role You will be responsible for maintaining the classroom workshop’s tools and equipment, setting up practical student tasks and simulating industry scenarios within a TAFE environment. You will also be responsible for monitoring and ordering supplies to ensure stores have appropriate stock levels, updating maintenance records and schedules, and complying with policies and procedures related to purchasing and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and the University’s sustainability targets. You will: ensure workshop tools and equipment are maintained; organise and prepare engineering and automotive resources, consumables and equipment under the guidance of the relevant TAFE Teachers; monitor stock in the stores to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained; contribute to keeping the workshop and store area clean and tidy, and collecting and disposing of used class materials; and Monitor OH&S requirements within the workshop and stores area. About you Reporting to the Program Manager you will work collaboratively with teaching and support staff on a day-to-day basis to support the best outcomes for student learning and progression. You will also assist students within the plumbing area and in all of building and construction as required. You will possess: demonstrated technical understanding of current engineering and automotive systems and technologies; demonstrated ability to fabricate, prepare, test and maintain simulated engineering and automotive learning modules; demonstrated knowledge of engineering and automotive tools, parts and supplies; and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements. How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 29 June 2025. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages. View position description Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries. Let our staff tell you more.

Applications close Sunday, 13 July 2025
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