Job opportunity

This vacancy is available for a fixed term period, commencing ASAP up to 1 May 2023, with the possibility of a further temporary appointment and/or permanency.

The Department
The Department of Training and Workforce Development’s role is to drive a responsive, flexible and quality training system to meet the needs of industry and build a strong and successful future for our community. Find out more by visiting our website www.dtwd.wa.gov.au

The Department is an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and builds towards the vision that all Western Australians can be part of a skilled workforce to meet the State’s economic and community needs.  People from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, women, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

The Role
The Farm Technical Officer will assist the Farm Supervisor in the day to day operation of the Muresk Institute farm. This position will support the Farm Supervisor in coordinating the development and implementation of farm activities to support agricultural education and training programs.

You will be required to help the Farm Manager in a wide range of general agricultural tasks supporting cropping and livestock production systems. Duties may include operating machinery and equipment, assisting in the establishment and harvesting of crops, feeding, mustering, moving and husbandry of livestock. The officer will apply basic mechanics and farm infrastructure maintenance. The officer is also responsible for ensuring the maintenance of some records and registers.

Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options.
• Farm Technical Officer (Level 2), subject to eligibility may be provided with Muresk housing at Government Regional Office Housing (GROH) rates to enable after hours support for the Farm Manager as required

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Andrew Orford, General Manager on 9690 1576 or email Andrew.Orford@dtwd.wa.gov.au

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.  

Applications close 22 November 2022 at 4:00 pm (WST).