Teacher - Conservation And Ecosystem Management

SuniTAFE; Irymple; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car parking

Professional Development and Career路径

Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing

Inclusion focused workplace

Job summary

SuniTAFE is seeking a casual Conservation and Ecosystem Management Teacher to deliver and assess the Certificate II at the SMART Farm campus in Irymple, combining industry knowledge with education through classroom, practical and workplace learning.

The role involves developing learning materials, assessing student competency, and liaising with industry to enhance training outcomes while promoting safe work practices and compliance with RTO standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in conservation and ecosystem management or a closely related field.
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of local ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation principles in the north-west Victoria and Mallee regions.
• Strong botanical knowledge of native and introduced species.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training and assessment for the Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
• Facilitate learning across a range of delivery modes.
• Develop engaging learning materials and practical training activities.
• Assess student competency and provide timely feedback.
• Support student engagement, retention and progression through individualised guidance.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Ecosystem management

Botanical knowledge

First Nations engagement

Education

Relevant qualification in conservation/ecosystem management

Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Tools

Conservation equipment

Job description

Job Description

Teacher - Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Are you an experienced conservation or Ecosystem Management professional looking to share your industry knowledge?

SuniTAFE SMART Farm is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual as a CasualConservation and Ecosystem Management Teacher to deliver and assess the Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management at SuniTAFE's SMART Farm campus in Irymple. This casual teaching position will be supporting students to develop practical, industry-relevant skills and offers the opportunity to combine your industry expertise with education through a mix of classroom, practical and workplace-based learning.

If you are someone who would want to educate students in conservation, ecosystem management and environmental sustainability through engaging and industry-relevant training, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training and assessment for the Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
• Facilitate learning across a range of delivery modes.
• Develop engaging learning materials and practical training activities.
• Assess student competency and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Support student engagement, retention and progression through individualised guidance and assistance.
• Develop and maintain training plans, assessment records and student documentation in line with RTO requirements.
• Ensure compliance with training package requirements, RTO Standards, Institute policies and quality assurance processes.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure WHS requirements are consistently applied in practical training environments.
• Liaise with industry stakeholders, students, support services and colleagues to enhance training outcomes and industry engagement.

SuniTAFE employee benefits that Make a Difference

At SuniTAFE, we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. You'll enjoy:

• Free on-site car parking
• Professional Development and Career pathway opportunities
• Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Program prioritising your growth and happiness at work.
• Inclusion focused workplace to foster a culturally varied working environment.

Key selection criteria

The successful candidate will have well developed skills and a strong technical knowledge related to:

• Relevant qualifications in conservation and ecosystem management or a closely related field.
• Possession of the Certificate IV Training and Assessment or willing to obtain.
• Understanding of local ecosystems, biodiversity andconservation principles relevant to north-west Victoria and Mallee environments.
• Strong botanical knowledge, including native and introduced species.
• Understanding of plant pests, diseases and disorders.
• Practical experience with chemical handling, storage and application.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, permits, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and risk controls.
• Competence in operating and maintaining conservation equipment.
• Experience working respectfully with First Nations communities.
• Understanding of Cultural and Country-based approaches to land stewardship.

Required documents

• A criminal record check which is less than 6 months old.
• A valid working with children check.

Additional Information

This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia.

Applications for this position will remain open until 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description attached.

For further information please contact David Cleary, Education Delivery Manager Primary Industries via telephone at 03 5022 3*** or email at *******@sunitafe.edu.au, alternatively please connect with Mushrath Mohsin, Talent Advisor via telephone on 03 5022 3*** or email at ****@sunitafe.edu.au

Child Safety Commitment

SuniTAFE is a child safe organisation that is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and maintain a current Working with Children Check. To find out more about the Child Safe Standards refer to theCCYP | Child Safe Standardsor you can request a copy of SuniTAFE's Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Reporting Procedure.