Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction

Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction

Branch: WA College of Agriculture - Cunderdin

Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region

Salary: Level 1.3, $72,026 - Level 1.4, $74,951 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Cunderdin

Closing Date: 2025-12-02 4:30 PM

We are seeking to establish a pool of Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Check out this fantastic video of our college to learn more about working with us below:

We are seeking enthusiastic people with a passion for agriculture who would like to pass on their knowledge and skills to our students who are eager to learn. Our farming enterprises include broadacre cropping, sheep meat and wool production, pork production, cattle, butchery, and general farm maintenance. We are looking for people with interest in skills in one or more of these enterprise areas to fill any vacancies that may arise in the future.

Our college is in the beautiful Wheatbelt town of Cunderdin, approximately 3 kilometres from the town site. We operate a 4000ha commercial farm; have extensive education and training resources and is a Registered Training Organisation delivering to students enrolled in year 11 and 12 only.

Find out more about our school by visiting cunderdinag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will provide on-the-job workplace training to year 11 and 12 students, deliver and assess training in Certificates II & III in Agriculture and be responsible for Workplace Health and Safety requirements. The ability to role model outstanding employability skills and to work with students in a training capacity and can work as part of a team, is essential to be successful in this position.

Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction will assist with the duties associated with the running of the College Farm and deliver agricultural training under supervision and assist in the assessment of student skills. To fulfil these requirements, suitable appllicants will need a C-class driver’s license and be supported to gain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, as well as a HR license within 12 months of commencement, all funded by the College. Suitable applicants should help in a wide range of general agricultural tasks including supporting cropping and livestock production systems. These duties typically involve assisting with the care of livestock like cattle, sheep, or pigs, operating machinery and equipment, and maintaining the farm's infrastructure such as fences.

On top of the Level 1, 2, and 3 salary packages stated, an additional 150 hrs overtime per year is paid fortnightly as part of the Technical Officer salary package and this is used during rostered weekend duties and as required and agreed on by the Manager and Technical Officer.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Iles, Assistant Farm Manager on (08) 9635 2100 or emailing kylie.iles@education.wa.edu.au.

Please note: The salary level for this position will be determined after the successful applicant is assessed as addressing all eligibility and selection criteria indicated in the relevant attached JDF in the context of the outcomes and selection criteria described.

The highest rate an applicant can start at as a L1 is Level 1.4 (as negotiated with the principal). However, applicants may still be able to commence at a L2.1 or L3.1 if suitably qualified or with requisite experience.

Level 2, $76,912 - $82,464 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A maximum of two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1007453

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025