Teacher - Agriculture

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

• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Colac Campus

• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Colac Campus
• $84,618 – 128,887 per annum, plus superannuation

South West TAFE is seeking an agriculture professional with strong practical experience and a passion for sharing real world knowledge. This fulltime teaching role is highly hands on and suited to someone who has built their skills in the industry and is ready to support the next generation of agricultural workers.

You will deliver industry led training that reflects how work is done on farms and in agricultural businesses today. Using your qualifications, life experience and current or recent industry practice, you will help students develop practical skills that are relevant, job focused and aligned with workforce needs.

As part of the Industry, Land and Food teaching team, you will spend time both in learning environments and in practical settings.

You will demonstrate skills, supervise hands on activities, assess competency and support students to build confidence using industry equipment, processes and safe work practices. Working closely with industry contacts and employers, you will help create meaningful training experiences, identify industry opportunities and ensure students are developing skills that meet current and emerging workforce requirements.

The must haves

Mandatory requirements

• A relevant agriculture qualification supported by current and substantial industry experience in the agriculture and agronomy sector. Preferably holding a Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122) or a Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122) or a Diploma of Applied Agronomy (AHC51920)
• Strong practical capability and confidence delivering hands on training and demonstrations
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122 or equivalent), or willingness to obtain
• The ability to connect with industry, learners and share knowledge in a clear, practical and supportive way
• Commitment to student safety, success and job readiness

Highly desirable requirements

• AusChem accreditation

About us

South West TAFE was awarded Victorian Training Awards Large Training Provider in 2026, and is the leading provider of vocational education and training in South West Victoria.

From healthcare, business and technology to trades, arts and agriculture, we deliver over 150 courses to approximately 6,000 students across four campuses in the region.

Our focus is on preparing our students for the careers of tomorrow, equipping graduates with job-ready practical skills to succeed in a changing world of work.

We are equally committed to creating a supportive and diverse workplace where our people can grow and thrive. In 2026, SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for employee engagement.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions?Please contact:

Ed Roache – Head of Industry, Land and Food
0428 078 ***
*********@swtafe.edu.au

Teacher position descriptions are available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage, the position description relevant to each applicant is dependent on the level of Teaching in Adult Education qualification (AQF4/5/6).

Applications close: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+