Teacher Agriculture

• Full Time & Part Time Opportunities available to suit your lifestyle
• Permanent Ongoing positions
• Based at Warragul Baw Baw Skills Centre or Sale Campus (negotiable)
• Job Reference No. 2440

About us

Integrity, excellence, collaboration, and responsibility are at the heart of our educational philosophy and shape our organisation’s identity. 

As the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year (Victorian Training Awards), we are setting the benchmark for the delivery of accessible, quality vocational education and training in the region. 

For more than 85 years, we have been helping our Gippsland communities thrive by empowering local students and supporting local businesses. We have campuses throughout eastern Victoria, from Warragul and Leongatha to Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance, offering a diverse range of training programs.

About the role

TAFE Gippsland are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced industry experts to join us in either a full time or part time capacity. These roles involve providing teaching delivery and assessment to our Certificates II, III & IV in Agriculture and Diploma of Agriculture Students and present an exciting opportunity to join our TAFE Gippsland Agriculture teaching team based at our Baw Baw Skill Centre or our Sale Campus.

As a teacher, you will play a key role in developing current industry course materials, delivery high quality training and assessment, and completing education administration responsibilities. Your guidance and support will be integral in equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the agriculture industry.

As an industry expert your current skills, hands-on experience, and enthusiasm for passing on knowledge to the next generation of agricultural professionals is vital to our students success and outcomes.

About you

You are a dedicated, energetic, and driven professional in the agricultural industry, equipped with a broad range of experience spanning various agricultural practices. Your expertise includes grazing management, pasture-based agronomy, animal health, livestock husbandry and feeding, milking operations, and farm business management. Your confidence and proactive approach are complemented by excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to establish and maintain relationships both with students and industry stakeholders.

You possess high-level ICT skills, a comprehensive understanding of training packages, and a keen awareness of compliance and quality requirements. You enjoy collaborating with others and working as part of a team. You can demonstrate prior experience in training, mentoring, and providing support to trainees and apprentices in the workplace. Your passion for the agricultural industry is evident in your commitment to imparting knowledge and fostering growth of the next generation in the industry.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum Certificate IV in Agriculture or related studies
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the agricultural industry (farming or service provider)
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent) 

(if not held on commencement, qualification must be completed within agreed timeframe)

Mandatory requirements

• Current Victorian Working with Children Clearance
• Current Police Check (no older than 12 months old)
• A valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence

If you currently don’t hold the minimum required teaching qualification, yet you have extensive industry experience and associated qualifications, TAFE Gippsland will consider your application, but you must meet all other criteria shown in the Job Description. 

What we can offer you:

• Employment with a progressive employer
• Flexible working arrangements – Full time and part time opportunities available
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging
• A great culture and supportive team environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program 
• Job security – ongoing permanent positions
• Full on-the-job training and support, along with further professional development opportunities
• Idyllic regional setting in Gippsland

How to apply:

To apply for this position please visit the TAFE Gippsland website. Applications are to be submitted online and must include;

• a cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role (see Job Description)
• a current resume.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Kim Damsma, Program Manager Agriculture, Horticulture & Conservation on 0439 742 ***. 

For assistance with the online application process, please contact Jemma Kingwill, People & Culture Recruitment Support Officer on 03 5120 4***.

Applications close at 2.00pm on Friday 19 April 2024.  

TAFE Gippsland is a Child Safe Organisation and equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our vacancies.

TAFE Gippsland is committed to fair and equitable recruitment and employment processes based on merit, competence, and potential. If you would like assistance with your resume and cover letter, please contact the Gippsland Skills and Jobs Centre on 1300 282 317.