Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - Butcher

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Northam; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, invites applications for a permanent full-time Technical Officer – Butcher based at the Wheatbelt college in Cunderdin. The role focuses on operating the college abattoir and butcher shop, including slaughtering, processing, and packing, with HACCP compliance and stock management.

You will train Year 11–12 students in Certificate II in Agriculture units, promote safety and teamwork, and contribute to broader farming activities on the 4000ha

Qualifications

• Strong employability and teamwork abilities.
• On-the-job training of Year 11 and 12 students in Certificate II in Agriculture units.
• Compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the college abattoir and butcher shop, including slaughtering, processing and packing meat.
• Ensure meat is scanned into and out of the stock management system and HACCP plan is followed.
• Support training and assessment of students in Certificate II in Agriculture units.
• Assist with general agricultural activities such as cropping and livestock production.
• Maintain safety, quality and team collaboration in a busy farm environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Education

Certificate II in Agriculture

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.

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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 .

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.

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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 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070784

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