Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - General Farm

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS883347

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 

Western Australian College of Agriculture – Narrogin (WACOA – Narrogin) is seeking to appoint two (2) Technical Officers – Agricultural Instruction – General Farm to join their friendly team.

About the position

• The Technical Officer – Agricultural Instruction is directly involved in the day-to-day operation of the farm enterprises and the implementation of the farm development plan.
• The successful applicants will maintain enterprises on the farm which may include livestock management, cropping, horticulture, mechanics and building maintenance.
• Skills related to cattle management would also be advantageous but not essential.
• The successful applicants will be required to train students in the competencies of Agricultural Instruction leading to the completion of Certificate II and Certificate III in Agriculture.

About the school

Established in 1906, Narrogin is the oldest agricultural College in the state and consistently ranks in the Top Public Schools for Vocational Education and Training. Students in years 10 through to 12 enrol from all over the state and the majority board on site.

The course is centred on agriculture and related trades and students have access to education and training in industry relevant facilities. The theory of agriculture learned in the class program is coupled with practical skills developed on the college's 1340-hectare farm which operates several commercial scale enterprises.

The college operates as a Registered Training Organisation and is fortunate to have a significant Trade Training Centre. Students can tailor a program from pathways which culminate in the Western Australian Certificate of Education with the possibility of generating an ATAR score along with a range of other qualifications.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

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, $70,432 - $75,516 per annum (PSCA 2022) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2022)

Level 3, $79,156 - $84,977 per annum (PSCA 2022) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2022)

Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Peter Zielke, Technical Officer, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Narrogin, by telephoning (08) 9881 97***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 29 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.