Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - Butcher

Central Regional TAFE; Shire Of Cunderdin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education WA in Cunderdin is seeking a dedicated Technical Officer – Butcher to manage the college abattoir and butcher shop, including slaughtering, processing and stocking in the stock system with HACCP compliance.

You will train Year 11 and 12 students in Certificate II in Agriculture, contribute to cropping and livestock activities, and support WHS requirements. Salary scales start at Level 2.1–Level 3.1 with overtime entitlements and progression.

Qualifications

• Be Australian/New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa with work rights.
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; willingness to obtain post-start.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the college abattoir and butcher shop.
• Slaughter, process and pack meat; ensure stock system entry and HACCP compliance.
• Train Year 11/12 students on-the-job and assess Certificate II in Agriculture units.
• Support cropping and livestock activities; maintain WHS standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Initiative

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

We are seeking enthusiastic people with a passion for agriculture who would like to pass on their knowledge and skills to our students who are eager to learn. Our farming enterprises include broadacre cropping, sheep meat and wool production, pork production, cattle, butchery, and general farm maintenance. We are looking for people with interest in skills in one or more of these enterprise areas to fill any vacancies that may arise in the future.

Our college is in the beautiful Wheatbelt town of Cunderdin, approximately 3 kilometres from the town site. We operate a 4000ha commercial farm; have extensive education and training resources and is a Registered Training Organisation delivering to students enrolled in year 11 and 12 only.

Find out more about our school by visiting cunderdinag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Our college is actively looking for a dedicated Technical Officer – Butcher to join our team. This role primarily involves managing the daily operations of the College abattoir and butcher shop. Key responsibilities include slaughtering, processing, and packing meat, as well as ensuring meat is scanned into and out of the stock management system. Maintaining and implementing the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan is crucial for food safety standards.

In addition to operational tasks, the successful applicant will play a role in training Year 11 and 12 students on-the-job, delivering and assessing Certificate II in Agriculture units, and ensuring compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. This involves not only imparting knowledge but also inspiring and motivating students to develop their skills and reach their potential. The position also entails supporting general agricultural activities such as cropping and livestock production systems.

The ideal candidate should possess strong employability skills and be capable of working effectively within a team. This includes displaying qualities such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and initiative. Although holding a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desired, the college can fund and support a suitably qualified applicant to obtain this upon commencement.

On top of the Level 1, 2, and 3 salary packages stated, an additional 150 hrs overtime per year is paid fortnightly as part of the Technical Officer salary package and this is used during rostered weekend duties and as required and agreed on by the Manager and Technical Officer.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daniel de Beer, Farm Manager on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Please note: The salary level for this position will be determined after the successful applicant is assessed as addressing all eligibility and selection criteria indicated in the relevant attached JDF in the context of the outcomes and selection criteria described.

The highest rate an applicant can start at as a L1 is Level 1.4 (as negotiated with the principal). However, applicants may still be able to commence at a L2.1 or L3.1 if suitably qualified or with requisite experience.

Level 2, $79,604 - $85,350 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Level 3,$89,464 - $96,043 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 December 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070784