Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - Butcher

About the role

A permanent full-time Technical Officer position in the Butcher stream at a WA agricultural college in the Wheatbelt region, based near Cunderdin. The college operates a 4000ha commercial farm and delivers training to Year 11 and 12 students. The role mainly manages the daily operations of the college abattoir and butcher shop, and also trains students on the job.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the college abattoir and butcher shop
• Slaughter, process and pack meat, and scan meat into and out of the stock management system
• Maintain and implement the HACCP plan to meet food safety standards
• Train Year 11 and 12 students on the job, deliver and assess Certificate II in Agriculture units, and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
• Support general agricultural activities such as cropping and livestock production systems

Required profile

• Strong employability skills and ability to work effectively in a team (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, initiative)
• Interest in skills in one or more of the college's enterprise areas (broadacre cropping, sheep meat and wool, pork, cattle, butchery, farm maintenance)
• A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desired; the college can fund and support a suitably qualified applicant to obtain it
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa with relevant work rights
• Valid Working with Children Check and a clear National Coordinated Criminal History Check

What we offer

• Salary of $79,604-$85,350 per annum (Level 2) or $89,464-$96,043 per annum (Level 3), pro-rata, plus a 15.3% commuted allowance
• An additional 150 hours of overtime per year paid fortnightly, used for rostered weekend duties and as required and agreed with the Manager
• The highest starting rate for a Level 1 is Level 1.4, negotiable with the principal

Applications close on 4 December 2026. Applicants submit an online application with a CV and a two-page statement addressing the selection criteria.