Southern Cross Catholic College – Burwood NSW
Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood
Start Date:Tuesday, 1 September **** or as soon as possible
Application Closing Date:Friday, 21 August ****
Employment Type: Full-Time,Permanent
Why Join Us
Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students.
At Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.
Benefits include:
competitive remuneration: up to $98,823.
Base salary ranges from $75,937 to $85,665.
Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
ongoing training and development opportunities
access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
generous Employee Referral Program
a wide range of further rewards and benefits.
About Our School
Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC) provides Sydney's premier personalised applied learning approach for students in Years 10 to 12 seeking specialised education pathways in Vocational Education, and was recently crowned Secondary School of the Year (non-government) at the Australian Education Awards.
Southern Cross Catholic College is an inclusive faith learning community where the dignity of all is respected.




The College is committed to developing in our students the skills to be confident and creative learners in the world in which they live for today and tomorrow.
The Southern Cross Advantage allows students to combine studies for senior school qualifications with higher-level national qualifications, graduating work-ready and with dual qualifications.
About You
Southern Cross Catholic College is seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Trades Assistant to support our dynamic Trade Training and Vocational programs.
This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe, compliant, and highly functional learning environment across our many courses and pathways such as Construction, Furniture Making, Automotive, Plumbing, and Electrotechnology.
The successful candidate will possess a solid trade background (e.g., Joinery or similar) and a strong proactive mindset.
Beyond daily classroom and workshop support, you will play an active role in fabricating resources, maintaining facilities, and working on projects that directly enhance school infrastructure, support student projects and innovative programs and partnerships.
Trade Background: Proven experience in a skilled trade setting, such as joinery, carpentry, cabinet making, or a related discipline
Technical Proficiency:



Strong practical ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide variety of mechanical hand tools and machinery
Safety Focus: Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices and a commitment to maintaining a zero-harm workshop environment
Growth Mindset: A clear willingness to learn new skills, adopt digital compliance tools (like Onguard), and undertake training across unfamiliar trade areas.
Ability
to work well both independently and as part of a team
Project Capability: Demonstrated ability to work independently on construction or fabrication projects to improve workspace layout and facility resources
Licensing: A valid, currentDriver's Licence to manage material transport
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students
General: Excellent communication and organisational skills, support and resourcefulness
Catholic ethos: A willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students
Detailed Role Description
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on ************** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Trades Assistant - Technical Trades (Melbourne)
🏢 Southern Cross Catholic College
📍 Melbourne