This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Westen Australia College of Agriculture – Narrogin (WACoA Narrogin) provides day and residential students with a range of agricultural-based curricula from Years 10 to 12. We are located on the outskirts of Narrogin, 195 kms south-east of Perth and function across three sections: Class, Farm and Trades in addition to being a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 50506). We have approximately 150 students enrolled for 2025 who come from across WA due to their interest in our particular agricultural context.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.narroginag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
WACOA Narrogin is seeking an enthusiastic person with experience in the cattle industry to join the team as an Agricultural Training Officer.
We are seeking a candidate with industry experience who is passionate about sharing their knowledge with upper-school students in a specialised Agricultural College environment. Our students are the future of farming and agriculture, and we are looking for individuals with the right mindset - whether or not they have the traditional qualifications, to help guide them on their journey. The usual qualifications needed for this role are a Certificate II or III in Agriculture, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. In this role, successful applicants are required to do overtime work on rostered weekends, shared between our team of Technical Officers.
Agricultural Technical Officers play a key role in managing and operating one of the farm enterprises while delivering training and assessments in this hands-on context. The ideal candidate will have expertise in breeding and raising cattle and possess (or be supported to develop) a range of practical skills, including fencing, livestock care, machinery operation, and pasture and fodder production.
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 Ryan Hough, Farm Manager on (08) 9881 9700 or emailing ryan.hough@education.wa.edu.au
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 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 cover letter highlighting your suitability to this position, including any experience you have had, working with young people.
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/SS955490
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 March 2025
