This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Our students are the next generation of farmers and industry leaders, and we are looking for the right people (with or without the usual qualifications) to help them get there!

Why Join Us?

- Agricultural Technical Officers are paid 150 hours of commuted overtime per year, that’s worked outside of normal hours and completed within twelve months, equating to an additional 15% salary on top of the base rate. There is also the potential possibility of progressing to Level 2 and 3.
- Just a 2-hour drive from Perth, Cunderdin is a great location in the Wheatbelt Region of Western Australia.
- Cunderdin is rich in heritage and with everything you need in town including, café, pub, golf course and supermarket it is a great community to live in.
- Involve yourself in various local sporting associations including football, basketball, netball, tennis, hockey, lawn bowls and golf.
- Technical Officers may have access to on-site affordable accommodation options for drive-in-drive-out employees.
- We will provide access to further training, tickets, licenses and any other qualifications you may require.
- Engage with industry and develop yourself professionally and personally.
- Work with students who are eager to learn about the agricultural industry

Our College

Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACoA) – Cunderdin provides Year 11 and 12 students with a unique educational experience focused on innovation and excellence. Students are offered the opportunity to achieve the best possible educational outcomes within the context of a commercially operating farm, state of the art trade training workshops and a 134-bed residential facility.

The College has been acknowledged for excellence through being nominated as a finalist in the WA Education Awards in 2023 and 2024 for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary).





Join a team committed to developing work-ready graduates with real-world skills.

Learn more at or Schools Online, or watch our college video above to discover what makes WACoA – Cunderdin a great place to work and teach.

The Role

You will be providing on-the-job training for Year 11 and 12 students, deliver and assess Certificates II and III in Agriculture, and oversee Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Strong employability skills, effective teamwork, and the ability to work confidently with students in a training workplace are desired.

As a Technical Officer – Agricultural Instruction, you will support day-to-day operations of the College Farm, deliver supervised agricultural training, and assist with assessment of student skills. Applicants must hold a C-class driver's licence and will be supported to obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and an HR licence, and any other training required, funded by the College. The role includes a broad range of agricultural tasks such as supporting cropping and livestock systems, caring for animals, operating machinery, and maintaining farm infrastructure like fences. We will utilise your strengths and interests as much as possible.

On top of the Level 1, 2, and 3 salary packages stated, an additional 150 hrs overtime per year is paid fortnightly as part of the Technical Officer salary package and this is used during (shared) rostered weekend duties and other duties as required.

Want to know more?

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





For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daniel de Beer, Farm Manager on or

Please note:

The salary level for this position will be determined after the successful applicant is assessed as addressing all eligibility and selection criteria indicated in the relevant attached JDF in the context of the outcomes and selection criteria described.

The highest rate an applicant can start at as a L1 is Level 1.4 (as negotiated with the principal). However, applicants may still be able to commence at a L2.1 or L3.1 if suitably qualified or with requisite experience.

Level 1.3, $74,547 - Level 1.4, $77,574 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Level 2, $79,604 - $85,350 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Level 3, $89,464 - $96,043 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) + 15.3% commuted allowance (PSCA 2024)

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Eligibility

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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