This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACOA) – Narrogin is seeking a motivated Vocational Trainer and Assessor to join their college.

WACOA – Narrogin provides Year 10 to 12 students with a range of agricultural-based curricula. We are located on a commercial livestock and cropping farm of 1400 hectares on the outskirts of Narrogin, 195 kms south-east of Perth.

We function across four sections: Class, Farm, Trades and Residence in addition to being a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 50506). We have approximately 150 students, and these numbers will increase in 2027. Our students come from across WA due to their interest in our agricultural context.

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

The Role

We are looking for a successful Level 5 Vocational Trainer and Assessor capable of overseeing the design, delivery, assessment and validation of quality training packages in our Farm section. In addition to being a clear and consistent educator when working with teenage learners, they should ideally have strong, flexible communication skills, as they will be managing a group of Training Officers, liaising with the Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager and Head of Department – Trades (HoD - Trades), and coordinating compliance and the completion of qualifications with the RTO Manager (Principal).

This position would also suit a qualified teacher with a Cert IV in Training and Assessment, or an equivalent Training and Education Training Package (TAESS) Assessor Skills Set, who would like to develop their knowledge and experience of farming by gaining a Certificate II and III in Agriculture. To find out more, please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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 Joan Armstrong, Principal on (08) 9881 9797 or emailing Joan.Armstrong@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Joan Armstrong on Joan.Armstrong@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 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated relevant current industry skills, knowledge, experience and competency in the industry vocation or professional field.
2. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework, including training packages, Australian Qualifications Framework, the Standards for RTOs, Recognition of Prior Learning and competency based training and assessment.
3. Demonstrated ability to design and prepare training programs and assessment materials to a high standard.
4. Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills with the appropriate interpersonal skills for working with young people. 
5. Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.

 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/SS1059268

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, 3 August 2026