Lecturer Horticulture and Sustainability
Salary: $96,229 – $124,271 pa, LGA Grade 1-9
Location: Joondalup/Midland, however as we are a multi-campus institution you may be required to work from more than one campus
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual
About the Role
We are establishing a 12-month appointment pool for vacancies that may arise. We may offer permanent, fixed term, full time, part time or casual appointments, with the possibility of a further term and/or permanency.
The primary role of a Lecturer is to teach, facilitate learning, assess and mentor students in accordance with relevant curriculum and/or training package requirements. Lecturers also undertake professional activities and activities related to delivery. To maintain high quality educational services, lecturers are expected to remain current with technological, industry and professional developments, and to provide up‐to‐date advice to the College and industry where appropriate.
Relevant Qualification and Experience
To be eligible for employment you must hold relevant qualifications and industry experience in the following areas:
Lecturer – Conservation and Ecosystem Management
You will support students to develop skills in land and bushland restoration, sustainable land management, plant identification, weed control, site inspections, safe chemical use, machinery operation, WHS, and working effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management; or
* AHC40924 or AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management; or
* AHC31522 or AHC31516 Certificate III in On Country Management with relevant industry experience as outlined below.
* Recent industry experience in working on ground in native ecosystem maintenance, biodiversity monitoring, ecological and cultural site inspections, operating and maintaining chainsaw, and implementing and monitoring environmentally sustainable work practices is essential.
Lecturer – Landscape Construction
You will support the development of practical skills in landscape construction and maintenance, parks and gardens, turf management and land rehabilitation. With a strong focus on industry‐current practices and sustainable outcomes, you will help prepare students for employment with landscaping businesses, local councils and conservation organisations.
Requirements:
* AHC30921 or AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction with relevant industry experience as outlined below.
* Recent industry experience in constructing brick and/or block structures, stone features and cladding, drainage systems, paving projects and retaining walls, operating and maintaining chainsaw as well as operating relevant machinery and equipment is essential.
Lecturer – Horticulture
Bring your passion for plants and the environment to a role that makes a real impact. You will help develop job‐ready skills in plant care, nursery operations, pest and disease management, irrigation systems and sustainable horticultural practices, delivering hands‐on training in purpose‐built facilities and real‐world environments. Graduates are prepared for roles across nurseries, parks, local councils and horticultural enterprises.
Requirements:
* AHC30722 or AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture; AHC40416 or AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture with relevant industry experience outlined below.
* Recent industry experience in amenity pruning (including shaping and maintaining a range of plant forms), turf management, chemical application with a current spraying licence, operating and maintaining chainsaw, irrigation operations, and safe use of machinery and equipment is essential.
Minimum VET Qualification
There is a minimum qualification required to deliver accredited vocational education and training (VET) as defined by the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards) or its successors. The current minimum qualification required is the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116, or TAE40110), or a secondary teaching qualification with an Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, or TAESS00024).
Applicants who do not yet hold the minimum required VET credentials are still eligible to apply, however North Metro TAFE will require the successful candidate to be enrolled in an approved training and assessment credential and record satisfactory progress to enable the credential to be completed within two years from commencement.
Eligibility Conditions
To be eligible to apply, applicants must hold valid Australian work rights at the time of application. Permanent appointments require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. NM TAFE is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates who meet the selection criteria for these roles will be prioritised for appointment.
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