Woodwork & Metalwork Technician - Technologies
About the role
This is an exciting role for someone who loves working with timber, metals, tools, and machinery — and who takes pride in creating safe, functional, and inspiring workshop spaces. You’ll play an essential part in supporting our Design and Technologies teachers by keeping our workshops running smoothly and ready for hands-on learning.
Responsibilities
- Preparing timber, metal, and materials for student projects (Years 7–12)
- Maintaining and servicing machinery, hand tools, and safety systems
- Setting up and packing down practical lessons and demonstrations
- Supporting teachers during practical sessions where needed
- Managing stock, orders, and purchase records
- Maintaining safe, clean, and well-organized workshop spaces
- Assisting with D&T displays, exhibitions, and school events
Requirements
Experience using and maintaining workshop tools, machinery and equipment (bandsaws, welders, lathes, etc.)
A solid understanding of workplace safety, materials handling, and PPE requirements
Strong organisational and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teaching staff
A commitment to supporting young people in a Christ-centred school community
Qualifications
Practical, hands-on skills in woodwork and metalwork
Experience in an educational or training workshop is desirable, but not essential — full support and training will be provided.
Skills
Experience in an educational or training workshop is desirable, but not essential — full support and training will be provided.
Benefits
Full support and training will be provided.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per annum.
Schedule
The role is 0.6 - 0.8 FTE.