Description:
TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose
Teacher of Vineyards Practices
Kurri Kurri Campus
Temporary Part Time (0.5 – 17.5 hrs per week) until December 2024 (possibility of extension)
$99,937 package includes salary ($88,842 - $105, 362 pro rata), 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
If you are passionate about imparting your expertise on how vineyard practices intricately shape the flavours, aromas, and overall quality of crafted wines, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Teacher of Vineyard Practices at TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri campus, you will guide your students through practical, hands-on experiences within the unique setting of the only TAFE campus in Australia equipped with a fully functioning winery. Click here to see more information.
About You
You have demonstrated experience and knowledge of vineyard practices critical for achieving successful grape cultivation and producing high-quality wine including pruning and canopy management, pesticide application, water management, and soil quality assessment.
You will have:
- A Diploma of Viticulture and/or Wine Science or equivalent
- A minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
- A TAE40122 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and developing technical currency & VET knowledge and skills
Highly Regarded:
- Current industry experience in grape growing and vineyard practices
- Current First Aid
- Certificate of Agriculture Chemical Skills Set
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.
Together we can change lives! Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 15th April 2024
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Certified copies of your qualifications (Save as one PDF file)
TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here .
Don’t have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here .
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries : contact Sue-Ellen Brown, Talent Acquisition Lead, sueellen.brown@tafensw.edu.au
Role-specific enquiries : contact Stuart Murphy, Head Teacher - Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation & Land Management via stuart.murphy@tafensw.edu.au or 0428 467 546.
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
For temporary positions, you will require a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this eligibility list.