Agricultural Assistant - Gordonvale State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking an Agricultural Assistant to Gordonvale State High School in Cairns, QLD. This role supports agricultural education through crop production, horticultural activities, and animal care, providing students with practical, real-world experience.

You will help prepare field sites, maintain equipment, assist teachers and monitor safety, contributing to a dynamic learning environment and hands-on skill development for students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain agricultural field sites, machinery, equipment and materials, including planting, watering and caring for crops, market gardens and animals.
• Undertake animal husbandry, crop and soil improvement activities, including feeding animals, maintaining enclosures and measuring crop yields.
• Maintain agricultural facilities, machinery and equipment, including fences, gates, storage areas, glasshouses and field laboratories.
• Manage agricultural supplies and stores, including receiving deliveries, checking invoices, maintaining stock records, preparing requisitions and conducting annual stocktakes.
• Support practical agricultural classes by preparing and distributing equipment and materials, assisting teachers and monitoring safety and first aid requirements.

Job description

Agricultural Assistant - Gordonvale State High School

Queensland Department of Education - Cairns QLD

Help Grow the Future of Agriculture and Education

Are you passionate about agriculture, horticulture, animal handling, sustainability, and hands-on learning?

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Agricultural Assistant to support our Agricultural Department and contribute to an engaging learning environment where students gain valuable practical skills and real-world experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic school setting, supporting agricultural education through crop production, horticultural activities, animal care and handling, apiary management, maintenance of facilities, and the preparation of practical learning experiences.

About us:

Established at its present site in 1965, the school has developed a strong reputation for its provision of educational opportunities across academic, vocational, agricultural and sporting areas.

Our vision is for all our students to do their best, reach their true potential, achieve their individual goals and make a positive contribution to their communities.

With a student population of approximately 850 students, our school is diverse enough to offer a full range of subjects, and something for everyone, while being able to value every student as an individual who is respected and supported to achieve their own 'personal excellence'.

Your opportunity:

You will play an important role in helping students develop their knowledge, confidence, and skills across a range of agricultural practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and maintain agricultural field sites, machinery, equipment and materials, including planting, watering and caring for crops, market gardens and animals.
• Undertake animal husbandry, crop and soil improvement activities, including feeding animals, maintaining enclosures and measuring crop yields.
• Maintain agricultural facilities, machinery and equipment, including fences, gates, storage areas, glasshouses and field laboratories.
• Manage agricultural supplies and stores, including receiving deliveries, checking invoices, maintaining stock records, preparing requisitions and conducting annual stocktakes.
• Support practical agricultural classes by preparing and distributing equipment and materials, assisting teachers and monitoring safety and first aid requirements.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.