Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Officer - Horticulture 

Richmond Campus

Temporary Full Time until January 2028

$93,813 – $103,551 salary package - includes base salary ($82,653 - $91,233), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer 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. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

Join TAFE NSW as a Technical Officer - Horticulture and Landscaping and play a key role in supporting the delivery of practical, hands-on training for students. In this varied position, you will work closely with teachers and students to prepare and maintain learning environments, resources, equipment and facilities that support high-quality educational outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include propagating and maintaining plant material, preparing class resources, maintaining grounds and facilities, operating and servicing horticultural equipment, and assisting with practical demonstrations and student learning activities. You will also contribute to the development of teaching aids, displays and resources, while ensuring a safe, organised and effective learning environment.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach, and the ability to balance competing priorities while providing high-quality support to teaching staff and students.

This role may require some travel to our Blue Mountains campus as per business needs and is for a January 2027 commencement.

About You

You have a strong background in horticulture and landscaping and enjoy applying your technical expertise to support educational outcomes. Whether through industry experience, qualifications or a combination of both, you have practical knowledge of horticultural techniques, plant care, equipment operation and grounds maintenance.

You are highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you take initiative, adapt to changing priorities and build positive working relationships with colleagues, students and external service providers.

You have demonstrated experience using, maintaining and troubleshooting horticultural tools, equipment and resources, and can confidently adapt or develop learning aids and practical resources to meet training requirements. With a strong commitment to safety, customer service and continuous improvement, you help create engaging and effective learning environments that support student success.

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
• Certificate level III (minimum) in horticulture or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience appropriate to the role and particular trade/vocation/skills area.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience of use, care and maintenance of tools, equipment, materials and techniques used in trade/vocation/skills area applicable to the role.
• Proven ability to create, modify or adapt equipment or other resources to meet particular requirements.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision in area relating to the role.
• Highly Desirable - Current drivers’ licence and forklift licence

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

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.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe a time when you needed to source, purchase or organise horticultural equipment, materials or services. What systems, technology or processes did you use to manage the procurement process, and how did you ensure the items met operational requirements, represented value for money and were delivered on time? 

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Wednesday 25th November 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.Debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries:
Please contact Brianna Jones, Staffing Pool Coordinator, via email at Brianna.Jones@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0448 317 677.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

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.