Technical Officer - Agricultural Officer - Sheep Branch: WA College of Agriculture - Cunderdin
Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Salary: Level 1.3, $65,958 - Level 1.4, $68,636 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2022)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP WA College of Agriculture – Cunderdin (WACOA) is seeking a dedicated Technical Officer, who is able to forge positive relationships with young adults in an agricultural training environment.
The WACOA – Cunderdin is located approximately 3 kilometres from the town site and operates a commercial size farm; has extensive education and training resources and is a Registered Training Organisation.
Accommodation options can be discussed if required. If you are passionate about teaching young adults and enjoy working with animals and on machinery in a beautiful country setting, then this is the opportunity for you!
The Role The successful applicant will provide on-the-job workplace training to year 11 and 12 students, delivering and assessing Units of competency 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 teaching/training capacity and work as part of a team is essential to be successful in this position.
The Farm Technical Officer will assist with the duties associated with the running of the College Farm. For this role, you will ideally have experience in sheep production systems. Duties will include operation of machinery and equipment, assisting with the feeding, shearing, and management of a 3000 sheep flock, as well as maintaining the farm's infrastructure such as fencing. To fulfil these requirements, the successful applicant will need a C-class driver's license and will 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.
On top of the Level 1, 2, and 3 salary packages stated, an additional 150 hours 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.
Eligibility 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; andconsent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A 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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 November 2024
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