Moriah College is a leading independent Jewish school in Sydney, providing a dynamic and innovative learning environment from Early Learning through to Year 12. We are committed to academic excellence, creativity, student wellbeing, and the development of inclusive future-focused skills.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, practical, and highly organised Design Technician to join our Design & Technology Department from October 2026 on a permanent full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with emerging technologies, maintaining specialist equipment, and supporting teachers and students in a hands‑on educational environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

As the Design Technician, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Design & Technology workshops, ensuring facilities, equipment, and resources are maintained to the highest standard while supporting innovative teaching and learning.

- Supporting teachers and students with practical workshop activities and project work
- Demonstrating and promoting the safe operation of workshop machinery and specialist equipment, including laser cutters, vacuum formers, 3D printers, CAD/CAM machinery, bandsaws, and disc sanders
- Assisting with the implementation of new technologies, equipment, and workshop processes
- Purchasing, maintaining, and managing workshop machinery, tools, equipment, and consumable stock
- Conducting routine maintenance of fixed machinery, CAD/CAM equipment, and portable power tools in accordance with maintenance schedules
- Assisting the Head of Department with budget planning, purchasing, and expenditure management
- Maintaining pricing spreadsheets and supporting project costing
- Ensuring all workshop activities comply with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, risk management practices,



and College policies
- Maintaining a safe, organised, and well‑presented workshop setting.

Skills and Experience

You are a practical and resourceful problem solver who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. You have excellent organisational skills, a strong commitment to safety, and enjoy supporting both staff and students to achieve positive learning outcomes.

- A Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant experience in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or trade‑related field
- Demonstrated experience working with workshop machinery and technical equipment
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- A willingness to embrace new technologies and continuously improve workshop practices
- Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), compliance, and risk management requirements
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modelling software
- Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks and manage competing priorities
- Current Working With Children clearance (WWCC)
- A friendly, approachable, and professional manner.

Why choose Moriah College?

Enjoy a rewarding career at Moriah College with a collaborative team, additional leave, access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ongoing professional growth.

- Salary above the Independent Schools Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement
- Excellent professional learning opportunities
- Paid day off for Jewish High Holy Days in term time
- Staff wellbeing program including EAP support, annual flu shots, salary sacrificing opportunities
- Convenient location, a short walk from Bondi Junction bus and train terminal.

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📌 Design Technician (Waverley Council)
🏢 Moriah College
📍 Waverley Council