At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate future horticulture professionals through engaging learning experiences.
- Company: Join TAFE NSW, a leader in vocational education with a focus on life-changing impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while sharing your passion for horticulture.
- Qualifications: Hold relevant horticulture qualifications and industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 111798 - 132585 $ per year.
TAFE NSW is dedicated to life-changing impact, offering 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.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
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:
We are seeking exceptional educators to inspire and shape the next generation of horticulture professionals. This is an opportunity to bring your industry expertise to life, guiding students as they build practical skills, achieve nationally recognised qualifications, and progress toward rewarding careers across landscape construction, parks and gardens, nursery production, arboriculture, turf management, environmental horticulture, grounds maintenance, and related sectors.
You will apply current, industry-aligned knowledge to design and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that reflect contemporary horticultural practices, sustainable land and plant management techniques, and industry best practice. You will deliver training across a range of environments, including face-to-face classroom settings, practical training facilities, nurseries, parks and gardens, landscape and horticultural worksites, and online learning environments, ensuring students develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required to succeed in a diverse and evolving industry.
Please note, we anticipate the start date for this role to be in mid-January 2027. The successful candidate would need to be available to teach Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during term.
About You:
- Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Horticulture and/or a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (or higher).
- Hold a Certificate III in Landscaping Construction (desirable).
- Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
- Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre-employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
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Teacher of Horticulture in Dubbo employer: TAFE NSW External
At TAFE NSW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on health and wellbeing. Join us at our Blacktown Campus, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of diverse learners while being part of a team that values integrity, excellence, and community engagement.
