Southern Cross Catholic College – Burwood NSWSouthern Cross Catholic College BurwoodStart Date:Tuesday, 1 September **** or as soon as possibleApplication Closing Date:Friday, 21 August ****Employment Type: Full-Time,PermanentWhy Join UsJoin 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 qualified 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 annuallyup to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS studentsongoing training and development opportunitiesaccess to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing productsgenerous Employee Referral Programa wide range of further rewards and benefits.About Our SchoolSouthern 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 YouSouthern 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 environment, such as joinery, carpentry, cabinet making, or a related disciplineTechnical Proficiency: Strong practical ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide variety of mechanical hand tools and machinerySafety Focus: Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices and a commitment to maintaining a zero-harm workshop environmentGrowth Mindset: A clear willingness to learn new skills, adopt digital compliance tools (like Onguard), and undertake training across unfamiliar trade areas.
Abilityto work well both independently and as part of a teamProject Capability: Demonstrated ability to work independently on construction or fabrication projects to improve workspace layout and facility resourcesLicensing: A valid, currentDriver's Licence to manage material transportCollaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with staff and studentsGeneral: Excellent communication and organisational skills, support and resourcefulnessCatholic ethos: A willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for studentsDetailed Role DescriptionAny 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 SafetySCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Trades Assistant - Technical Trades (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern Cross Catholic College
📍 New South Wales