Design and Technology Assistant

Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of Bruce, in Canberra.

Design and Technology Assistant

Permanent | Full-Time | Term-time

Suitably experienced and qualified applicantsare invited to apply for this permanent, full-time term-time Design and Technology Assistant position, commencing Term 1 2027.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Design and Technology Department for a skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative professional to join the team at Radford College. We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative individual who is passionate about technology and supporting staff and students in a dynamic learning environment.

About the role

As the Design and Technology Assistant, you will support the smooth and safe operation of the College’s Design and Technology Department. Working closely with teachers and students, you will help prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons, maintain workshop tools and machinery, and assist with ordering and stock management.

This hands-on role suits someone with strong organisational and technical skills who enjoys practical, varied work. You’ll take pride in maintaining safe, well-equipped learning spaces and contributing to an engaging environment that supports creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that effective teaching is supported by a strong team of dedicated professionals who enable teachers and students to thrive. The Design and Technology Assistant plays an important role in supporting engaging, hands-on learning experiences by ensuring workshops and specialist spaces are safe, well-equipped, and efficiently managed.

Exhibiting professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to excellence, this role helps create an environment where creativity and innovation can flourish, supporting our goal of providing students with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp and Pilates) and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

For further information, please visit the Careers page on our Website.

About you

You will have relevant trade qualifications or practical workshop experience, ideally within a school or technology-based environment.  You bring a hands-on, solutions-focused approach and take pride in maintaining safe, well-organised, and functional learning spaces.

You are a reliable and proactive team member who can also work independently, with strong attention to detail and sound knowledge of workshop tools, equipment, and digital design technologies. Your excellent organisational skills, initiative, and ability to build positive relationships with staff and students will help you thrive in this dynamic and collaborative environment.

Candidates must:

• Have a sound knowledge of safe use, care and maintenance of woodworking machinery, tools and digital design technologies
• Have strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage materials, equipment and stock effectively
• Exhibit a collaborative approach with the ability to work independently when required and an ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
• Be reliable and punctual
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications or workshop experience desirable, particularly Woodwork and a technology environment – preferably within an educational setting.
• Sound knowledge of safe use and maintenance of Woodwork machines and digital design tools
• Experience in workshop practices is desirable
• First Aid qualifications

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Careers page on the College Website. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications will be assessed as received, and should be addressed to:

The Principal
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.