Technical Officer Horticulture

Tafe Nsw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Technical Officer - Horticulture and Landscaping to support practical, hands-on training for students. You will prepare learning environments, resources, equipment and facilities to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will propagate and maintain plant material, support class resources, grounds and facilities, operate horticultural equipment, assist demonstrations, and help develop teaching aids while keeping a safe learning space.

Qualifications

• Experience with horticultural techniques and plant care.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot horticultural tools and equipment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Propagate and maintain plant material; prepare resources for classes.
• Maintain grounds and facilities; support demonstrations and student learning activities.

Job description

$93,813 – $103,551 salary package - includes base salary ($82,653 - $91,233), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

Join TAFE NSW as a Technical Officer - Horticulture and Landscaping and play a key role in supporting the delivery of practical, hands-on training for students. In this varied position, you will work closely with teachers and students to prepare and maintain learning environments, resources, equipment and facilities that support high-quality educational outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include propagating and maintaining plant material, preparing class resources, maintaining grounds and facilities, operating and servicing horticultural equipment, and assisting with practical demonstrations and student learning activities. You will also contribute to the development of teaching aids, displays and resources, while ensuring a safe, organised and effective learning environment.

This is a hands‑on role that requires strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach, and the ability to balance competing priorities while providing high-quality support to teaching staff and students.

This role may require some travel to our Blue Mountains campus as per business needs and is for a January 2027 commencement.

About You

You have a strong background in horticulture and landscaping and enjoy applying your technical expertise to support educational outcomes. Whether through industry experience, qualifications or a combination of both, you have practical knowledge of horticultural techniques, plant care, equipment operation and grounds maintenance.

You are highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you take initiative, adapt to changing priorities and build positive working relationships with colleagues, students and external service providers.

You have demonstrated experience using, maintaining and troubleshooting horticultural tools, equipment and resources, and can confidently adapt or develop learning aids and practical resources to meet training requirements. With a strong commitment to safety, customer service and continuous improvement, you help create engaging and effective learning environments that support student success.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Wednesday 25th November 2026