Horticulture Lab Technician & Student Support

TAFE NSW External; Richmond; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW, Richmond Campus, invites applications for a Technical Officer - Horticulture and Landscaping on a temporary full-time basis until January 2028. The role supports hands-on training, preparing learning environments, and maintaining resources to deliver high-quality student outcomes at the campus in Richmond.

The position requires propagating and maintaining plant material, preparing class resources, maintaining grounds and equipment, and assisting with demonstrations while developing

Qualifications

• Valid Working with Children Check required prior to commencement.
• Certificate level III in horticulture or equivalent.
• Experience with care and maintenance of horticultural tools and equipment.
• Ability to create or adapt equipment to meet requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork with minimal supervision.
• Driver's license and forklift license highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Propagating and maintaining plant material.
• Preparing class resources and maintaining grounds and facilities.
• Operating and servicing horticultural equipment.
• Assisting with practical demonstrations and student learning activities.
• Contributing to the development of teaching aids and displays.
• Ensuring a safe, organized and effective learning environment.

Skills

Working with Children Check

Teamwork

Driver's license

Forklift license

Horticulture knowledge

Education

Certificate level III in horticulture

Tools

Horticultural tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

TAFE NSW, Richmond Campus, invites applications for a Technical Officer - Horticulture and Landscaping on a temporary full-time basis until January 2028. The role supports hands-on training, preparing learning environments, and maintaining resources to deliver high-quality student outcomes at the campus in Richmond.

The position requires propagating and maintaining plant material, preparing class resources, maintaining grounds and equipment, and assisting with demonstrations while developing