lecturer, horticulture

TAFE SA

Job reference: 703570

Location: URRBRAE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time, long-term contract until 3 August 2026
• Salary range: $86,239 - $104,720 per annum + super
• Based at TAFE SA Urrbrae Campus

About TAFE SA

Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, and most recently the National Training Provider of the year, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across several regional and metropolitan locations.

By working with TAFE SA, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.

About the Role

The primary role of a TAFE SA Lecturer is to provide a quality educational service of training, assessment, and guidance to students in accordance with relevant training package objectives. Lecturers may also be involved in the provision of consultancy services to industry/community clients.

TAFE SA is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and have substantial industry currency and experience within a horticulture or related industry.

Bring your expertise to the classroom and make a lasting impact - apply today to join our team as a Horticulture Lecturer

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry and/or teaching experience in Horticulture.
• Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture or related field qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, TAE40116 or TAE40122 or a Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.
• High level of current technical expertise in Horticulture or a relevant discipline area.

Special Conditions

The successful applicant must provide evidence of a valid DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing employment. Applicants who do not currently hold a WWCC will be required to apply through the Department of Human Services (DHS).

• Out of hours work may be required and a flexible approach to the hours of duty is essential.
• Some Intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
• May be required to relocate to other campuses within TAFE SA.
• Incumbent will be required to participate in the Department's performance Development Program.
• A flexible approach to the taking of leave is essential.
• Eligible to work in Australia

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the application guidelines.

Your application must address the key selection criteria in the Role Descriptor. You should also refer to the information in the Industry Addendum when responding to the criteria in the Role Descriptor. It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not directly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries

Lisa Toogood

Education Manager, Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation

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Applications close: 31/10/2025 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.