• 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

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate experience and knowledge in any or all of the following areas of expertise: grazing management, animal health, soil health, livestock husbandry, feeding management and agri-business.

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 - support provided).

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.
• Job security - ongoing permanent positions.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging.
• Full on-the-job training and support, along with further professional development opportunities.
• A great culture and supportive team environment.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Idyllic regional setting in Gippsland.