Agriculture Instructor - Real-World Hands-On Training

South West Institute of TAFE; Colac; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Priority applications to Warrnambool&#

Social club with health and wellbeing

Employee recognition program

Continuous opportunities for tailored

Accessible Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South West TAFE seeks an agriculture professional with strong practical experience to teach in a hands-on role at Colac Campus. You will deliver industry-led training and help students develop job-ready skills aligned with current workforce needs.

As part of the Industry, Land and Food team, you will spend time in learning environments and practical settings, supervising activities and assessing competency to build student confidence with industry equipment and safe practices.

Qualifications

• A relevant agriculture qualification with substantial industry experience in agriculture and agronomy.
• Strong practical capability and confidence delivering hands-on training and demonstrations.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122) or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to connect with industry, learners and share knowledge in a clear, practical and supportive way.
• Commitment to student safety, success and job readiness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-led training reflecting how work is done on farms and in agricultural businesses today.
• Help students develop practical skills that are relevant, job-focused and aligned with workforce needs.
• Work in learning environments and practical settings within the Industry, Land and Food teaching team.
• Demonstrate skills, supervise hands-on activities, assess competency and support students to build confidence.
• Collaborate with industry contacts to create meaningful training experiences and identify opportunities.

Education

Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122)

Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122)

Diploma of Applied Agronomy (AHC51920)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122)

Job description

South West TAFE seeks an agriculture professional with strong practical experience to teach in a hands-on role at Colac Campus. You will deliver industry-led training and help students develop job-ready skills aligned with current workforce needs.

As part of the Industry, Land and Food team, you will spend time in learning environments and practical settings, supervising activities and assessing competency to build student confidence with industry equipment and safe practices.