Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - Dairy

Department of Education

Denmark, Albany & Great Southern WA

Agronomy & Farm Services (Farming, Animals & Conservation)

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full time

Level 1.3, $69,256 - Level 1.4, $72,068 per annum

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

WA College of Agriculture - Denmark is a 450 hectare working farm and educational facility for Year 10, 11 and 12 students offering a wide variety of studies and industry training with an agricultural focus. We attract students from all over the state from a wide variety of backgrounds and have a capacity of around 140 students.

One of five WA Colleges of Agriculture, Denmark is considered a leading light in the achievement of educational and training outcomes for young men and women in a diverse range of agricultural and related fields. We deliver Australian Curriculum courses to Year 10 students and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses to Year 11 and 12 students. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we deliver Certificate I-III level qualifications in a wide range of industry areas including Agriculture, Automotive, Conservation and Land Management, Engineering, Equine, Forestry and Horticulture.

WA College of Agriculture – Denmark was recently announced as a finalist in the 2025 WA Training Awards as WA Small Training Provider of the Year.

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

The Role

The Technical Officer - Agricultural Instruction - Dairy is responsible for assisting with the operation of the College dairy enterprise, including the day to day requirements of the robotic dairy. This may include herd management, rearing newborn and young livestock, pasture allocation, and the operation of various tractor and feed-mixing machinery. Recent experience working in a dairy enterprise is highly desirable as well as experience in artificial insemination of livestock. On-the-job training and support to operate the robotic dairy will be provided. This position includes a shared on-call responsibility for after-hours call outs, reimbursed with an hourly allowance.

While the successful applicant will assist mainly in the College dairy enterprise, they will also be required to assist in other farm enterprises including beef, sheep, pasture management, horticulture, operation of machinery, and infrastructure maintenance. A wide range of general farm skills will be highly desirable for this position.

The successful applicant will provide on-the-job workplace training to Year 10, 11 and 12 students, deliver and assess training in Certificates II & III in Agriculture and be responsible for Occupational Safety and Health requirements. The ability to role model outstanding employability skills and to work with students in a teaching/training capacity is highly desirable.

Our ideal Applicant would possess:

Genuine passion for dairy farming & agriculture

Previous dairy experience preferred

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, & enjoyment of outdoor work

Ability to work both independently & as part of a team

Commitment to high standards in farm operations & student learning

Training or mentoring experience (with staff, students, or even sporting teams) is highly regarded

Why Join Us?

Work with a purpose – your work directly impacts the learning experiences of tomorrow's agricultural leaders.

Beautiful location – enjoy the peaceful, picturesque setting of Denmark, WA, with stunning views and a strong sense of community.

Career development – expand your hands-on experience with industry-leading techniques, plus opportunities to develop your career in agriculture by inspiring the industry leaders of the future. For the right person this could lead to a management position.

Supportive team – we believe in fostering a culture of growth, respect, and innovation.

Attractive working hours - 37.5 hour working week plus 150 hours commuted overtime per year, generous leave entitlements compared to private industry.

Want to know more?

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

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Contact Kevin Marshall, Farm Manager on 0428480205 or emailing kevin.marshall@education.wa.edu.au