Description:
A career of life-changing impact
Technical Officer of Horticulture and Sports Turf Management
Ryde
Permanent, full-time role
$84,647 package includes salary ($74,912- $82,688), employers’ 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 depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
TAFE NSW is looking for individuals with current industry experience and knowledge in the Sports Turf, Horticulture and Landscaping industry to work as a Technical Officer on a permanent basis based at the Ryde Campus.
The Technical Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of education services through the maintenance of delivery locations and equipment, preparation and distribution of teaching resources and other related support and administrative functions.
Crucially, you are someone who shares the TAFE NSW Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence and Customer First.
About You
To succeed in this role you will be customer-focused with demonstrated experience in the provision of high quality administrative support and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.
To be successful in this role you must:
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in the use of equipment to manage sports turf and lawn areas.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience of use, care and maintenance of tools, equipment, materials and techniques used in sports turf management area applicable to the role.
- Hold a current Chemical application ticket AQF3 level or above
- Proven ability to create, modify or adapt equipment or other resources to meet requirements.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision in area relating to the role.
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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 21 April 2024
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Certified copies of your qualifications
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries : contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at david.galluccio@tafensw.edu.au
Role-specific enquiries : contact David Sharpe, Team Leader, Agribusiness via email at david.sharpe5@tafensw.edu.au
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
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 ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
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 recruitment.