TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Technical Officer Equine

Taree Campus

Temporary Part Time – 20 hours per week

$91,081 – $100, 536 salary package - includes base salary ($80,246 - $88,576), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

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 and health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join TAFE NSW at the Taree campus as a Technical Officer (Equine) in a temporary role through to 25 June 2027, working 20 hours per week across Monday to Friday. In this highly practical, hands-on position, you will support the delivery of training by preparing resources, assisting teaching staff during practical sessions, and maintaining the learning environment to a high standard. Working on a functioning farm, you will collaborate closely with agriculture and equine staff to ensure facilities, equipment and resources are prepared, maintained and aligned with the needs of a diverse student cohort.

The role is integral to the safe and effective operation of the Taree campus, with a strong focus on animal welfare and duty of care for the campus’ horses. You will contribute to daily farm maintenance, support feeding and care routines, and assist in ensuring compliance with animal welfare legislation and industry standards. This position plays a critical role in risk management, incident prevention and maintaining continuity of skilled oversight, ensuring high standards of animal health, safety and student learning are always upheld.

About you 

You are someone who thrives in a hands-on, outdoor environment and enjoys the variety that comes with working on a busy, operational farm supporting a wide range of students and learning activities. You bring practical experience and a collaborative approach, working effectively with teaching and technical teams to support learning delivery. Your day will involve manual duties, farm and facility maintenance, assisting with the preparation of teaching aids, and contributing to a safe and engaging learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

Ideally, you will hold a qualification in equine-related studies and have demonstrated knowledge of equine health, behaviour and husbandry. You understand the importance of animal welfare, compliance and accurate record-keeping, and can confidently identify and respond to risks within a farm environment. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you contribute to efficient operations, support safe horse handling practices, and help maintain the reputation and high standards of TAFE NSW’s equine training programs.

To be considered, you must meet the essential requirements outlined in the role description.  To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max.) 

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 28 June 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Sally Barry, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at sally.barry4@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 0203.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Belinda Bailey, Head Teacher via email at belinda.bailey4@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0421 770 992.

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.