Farm Skills Instructor

• Full Time & Part Time Opportunities available to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing positions with competitive salary (rates currently under negotiation)
• Financial support to gain Certificate IV TAE
• Position based at either Warragul, Morwell or Sale
• Job Ref No. 2574

Trade Your Boots for a Teaching Role Become a Farm Skills Instructor at TAFE Gippsland

Are you a hands-on farmer who knows your way around a quad bike, can reverse a trailer with your eyes closed, and can set up a boom spray before your morning coffee? Want to pass on your know-how to the next generation of farmers and keep your boots on?

TAFE Gippsland is on the lookout for a Farm Skills Instructor to deliver real-world training in the paddock, shed, and beyond. Whether you've been running machinery, spraying paddocks, or teaching a few new workers the ropes already — this could be your next great move.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, hands-on training in:
• Farm machinery operation (tractors and Front-end loaders, ATVs, side-by-sides)
• Pasture and crop establishment (machinery implements such as discs, seeders, fertiliser spreaders, rollers)
• Chemical application and spraying (knapsacks to boom sprays)
• Farm Fencing and farm infrastructure (water supplies, drafting livestock)
• Provide safe, practical demonstrations in real or simulated work environments.
• Adapt your teaching style to engage younger learners of senior school age as well as mature-aged students changing careers.
• Share your real-world experience and industry tips to bring learning to life.
• Contribute to lesson planning and continuous improvement of training delivery.

What You Bring

• Strong background in agriculture, land management, or a related field.
• Confidence in operating and instructing others on tractors, side-by-sides, pasture implements, and chemical sprayers.
• Experience with fencing, farm safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Excellent communication and people skills — you can connect with school aged learners and mature ages leaners in the same session.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) — or willingness to obtain it with financial support to cover course fees and dedicated time to complete course
• A passion for rural skills and helping others succeed.

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary and excellent employment conditions including generous Long Service Leave provisions
• Paid Parental Leave provisions
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth as a trainer
• 42 weeks attendance on campus required each year
• Fitness Passport Gym & Pool Membership
• Supportive team environment where your on-the-ground knowledge is valued.
• Flexible Working Arrangements including ability to work from home with flexible hours

How to apply

To apply for this position please visit the TAFE Gippsland website. Applications are to be submitted online and must include;

• A current resume; and
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

For specific enquiries relating to the position please contact Kim Damsma, Program Manager Agriculture, Horticulture & Conservation on ***.

For assistance with the application process please contact Damian Skeen, People & Culture Advisor on ***.

Applications close at 2pm on Friday 06 June 2025.

About Us

For over 95 years, TAFE Gippsland has been at the forefront of vocational education and training, proudly serving the Gippsland community. As the winner of the TAFE Large Training Provider of the Year award in 2023, TAFE Gippsland stands out as a leader in empowering local students and supporting regional businesses. With a commitment to excellence, we offer a diverse range of programs, including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, accredited short courses, certificates, and diplomas.

Our team of over 450 dedicated staff, spread across 13 campuses, works closely with industry partners to deliver tailored workplace training. This approach not only helps upskill the regional workforce but also drives the success of local businesses, reinforcing our vision of supporting a Skilled and Thriving Gippsland.

TAFE Gippsland is committed to fair and equitable recruitment and employment processes based on merit, competence and potential. If you would like assistance with your resume and cover letter, please contact the Gippsland Skills and Jobs Centre on

TAFE Gippsland is a Child Safe Organisation and equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.