Teacher of Horticulture (Sports Turf Management)

About This Role

Teaching horticulture with a focus on sports turf management is the heart of this role, inspiring and shaping the next generation of professionals in the field. This opportunity allows an educator to bring industry expertise to life, guiding students as they build practical skills, achieve nationally recognised qualifications, and progress towards rewarding careers. The role involves designing and delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences that reflect contemporary turfgrass management practices, sustainable techniques, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Apply current, industry-aligned knowledge to design and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences
• Deliver training across a range of environments, including face-to-face classroom settings, practical training facilities, sporting venues, golf courses, industry worksites, and online learning environments
• Ensure students develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required to succeed in a highly specialised and evolving industry
• Play a critical role in developing the practical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities of learners
• Foster a strong understanding of turfgrass identification and selection, soil and turf nutrition, irrigation systems, integrated pest and disease management, sports field renovation and maintenance, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety

Requirements

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills
• At minimum hold a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31310) or higher
• Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing
• Be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport

Benefits

• Tools and ongoing training and professional development
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Variety of flexible working options

Important Details

• Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Contract: temporary full-time until July 2027
• Application deadline: 26 October 2026, 11:55pm (AEDT)

Application Process

• Provide your current resume
• Upload copies of your qualifications as one PDF file (certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role)