Agricultural Site Technician

About the role

Agricultural Site Technician is a temporary part-time (0.50 FTE) appointment at Central Regional TAFE's Carnarvon Agriculture Site in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The role provides practical and operational support under general direction, covering routine field, site and training activities in horticulture, irrigation systems and demonstration systems such as hydroponics and aquaponics. It supports the delivery of training programs, maintains site operations and helps with agricultural production, and is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical and operational support to the Carnarvon Agriculture Site
• Carry out routine field, site and training support activities across horticulture, irrigation systems and demonstration systems (e.g. hydroponics and aquaponics)
• Support the delivery of training programs and maintain site operations
• Assist with agricultural production and seasonal agricultural activities
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with established procedures

Required profile

• Current and valid Australian work rights (citizenship, permanent residency or an appropriate working visa); visa sponsorship is not available
• Ability to obtain a Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working with Children (WWC) card
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of mandatory pre-employment screening
• Assessed on skills, experience and attributes against the job requirements and leadership behaviours

What we offer

• Salary packaging options
• 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Deferred salary scheme: 80% salary for four years, then a paid sabbatical in the fifth year
• 4 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave and 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Confidential employee assistance program

Applications close 3 November 2026. Applicants submit a resume with two referees and a written application addressing the selection criteria in the Job Description Form.