This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
WA College of Agriculture - Denmark is a 450 hectare working farm and educational facility for Year 10, 11 and 12 students offering a wide variety of studies and industry training with an agricultural focus. We attract students from all over the state from a wide variety of backgrounds and have a capacity of around 140 students.
One of five WA Colleges of Agriculture, Denmark is considered a leading light in the achievement of educational and training outcomes for young men and women in a diverse range of agricultural and related fields. We deliver Australian Curriculum courses to Year 10 students and Waestern Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses to Year 11 and 12 students. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we deliver Certificate I-III level qualifications in a wide range of industry areas including Agriculture, Automotive, Conservation and Land Management, Engineering, Equine, Forestry and Horticulture.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.denmarkag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - Dairy is responsible for assisting with the operation of the College dairy enterprise, including the day to day requirements of the robotic dairy. This may include herd management, rearing newborn and young livestock, pasture allocation, and the operation of various tractor and feed-mixing machinery. Recent experience working in a dairy enterprise is highly desirable as well as experience in artificial insemination of livestock. On-the-job training and support to operate the robotic dairy will be provided. This position includes a shared on-call responsibility for after-hours call outs, reimbursed either with an hourly allowance or, if available, the provision of on-site housing, including the cost of utilities.
While the successful applicant will assist mainly in the College dairy enterprise, they will also be required to assist in other farm enterprises including beef, sheep, pasture management, horticulture, operation of machinery, and infrastructure maintenance. A wide range of general farm skills will be highly desirable for this position.
The successful applicant will provide on-the-job workplace training to Year 10, 11 and 12 students, deliver and assess training in Certificates II & III in Agriculture and be responsible for Occupational Safety and Health requirements. The ability to role model outstanding employability skills and to work with students in a teaching/training capacity is highly desirable.
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 Kevin Marshall, Farm Manager on 0428 480 205 or emailing kevin.marshall@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Kevin Marshall on 0428 480 205.
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, $73,954 - $79,292 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)
Level 3, $83,114- $89,226 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 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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school as outlined in the attached JDF (Please indicate the level you are applying for, and ensure you refer to and use the relevant JDF when addressing the selection criteria).
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/SS979452
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 Monday, 21 July 2025
