Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - Sheep - General Farm

Please be advised that as of 11 August 2026 at 3:51 PM, the closing date has been amended.

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

The Technical Officer – Agricultural Instruction – Sheep – General Farm is directly involved in the day-to-day operation of the farm enterprises and the implementation of the farm development plan.

The successful applicant will ideally have sound communication skills and experience across a range of agricultural practices. You will play a key role in maintaining farm enterprises, including livestock management, cropping, horticulture, mechanics and building maintenance, while supporting the ongoing development of the farm.

Experience in sheep management and husbandry systems is essential. Experience in shearing, wool classing and/or wool handling is highly regarded, while skills related to cattle management would also be advantageous but are not essential.

You will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals and display a positive, proactive approach to your work. Experience working in a training environment, ideally with senior secondary students, would be highly regarded but is not essential.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for training students in agricultural competencies leading to the completion of Certificate II and Certificate III in Agriculture. Support will be provided to obtain any qualifications required for the role if they didn’t already possess them.

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 if suitably qualified or with requisite experience.

Level 1.3, $74,547 - Level 1.4, $77,574 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Level 2, $79,604 - $85,350 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Level 3,$89,464 - $96,043 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

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 Teresa Rafferty, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9881 97***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au. 

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A statement up to three (3) pages 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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1060868

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 Tuesday, 18 August 2026