Technical Officer

Permanent full-time position within the Horticulture teaching section at the Kurri Kurri Campus.
- Be responsive and become an integral part of the team working with students, staff and suppliers.

TAFE NSW is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the NSW economy and workforce, offering world class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value and proudly play a meaningful role in delivering quality training to the people of NSW.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

TAFE NSW is seeking a permanent full time Technical Officer (Horticulture and Landscape) to work in the Horticulture teaching section based at the Kurri Kurri Campus. The role is responsible for assisting with the set-up of equipment and materials in the workshop and associated grounds for practical classes, as well as maintaining equipment and section facilities.

In the role, you will purchase and manage workshop stock levels and take appropriate action to ensure safe working conditions are maintained. You will provide the appropriate level of support to the teaching section and supervise outside contract staff working on equipment or facilities as required.

**ABOUT YOU**

If you're looking to work with a diverse team who foster a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and inspired - then this role may offer you the collegial work environment you deserve

To succeed in the role, you must have some experience working within the horticulture and landscaping industry. Highly desirable is five (5) years industry experience.

To be successful in this role your submission must address the requirements as outlined in the Position Description:

- Hold the minimum vocational qualification, or equivalent, in one of the following:

- Certificate III in Horticulture, or
- Certificate III in Turf Management, or
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, or
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction.
- Can demonstrate your experience working within the horticulture and landscape environment, or related work areas. Demonstrate an understanding of current practices and procedures used across the amenity horticulture field in both maintenance and construction.
- Can demonstrate your experience with tools and equipment commonly used in amenity horticulture.
- Be proficient in using a skid steer loader.
- Hold a medium rigid truck license or higher.
- Can demonstrate your understanding of purchasing of goods and services, and the importance Work Health and Safety compliance in the workplace.
- Address how you can work as a team member with limited supervision and contribute by delivering results competently by identifying resources need to complete tasks.
- Can address and meet the focus capabilities as stated in the Position Description.

It is highly desirable that you have previous experience with irrigation and maintenance installation, however not essential.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- An updated resume, outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the Position Description.
- Copies of your certified qualifications.
- Your responses to the targeted questions.

Closing date: Tuesday 30 August at 11:59pm

**Role Specific Enquiries**
Ian Stott, Head Teacher Horticulture General

**Application Specific Enquiries**
Sally Barry, Talent Acquisition Advisor

**Technical Issues**
IT Support Team, I Work for NSW

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

For permanent positions you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. An eligibility list may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list.

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. More information can be found at Working with Children Check.

**Key Application Responses**:
**TARGETED QUESTIONS**
- Managing self is an important part of this role and the greater team. Tell me about a time when you had to meet multiple deadlines and how you maintained motivation and when tasks became difficult. How did this affect the greater team?
- Describe a time when it was particularly important to establish a good relationship with an external customer. What did you do?