Agricultural Programs Officer

West Moreton Anglican College The Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Gym facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

West Moreton Anglican College is seeking a School Officer - Agricultural Projects to support the College's agricultural curriculum and co-curricular programs. The role involves maintaining the educational farm, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students.

Responsibilities include managing farm resources, assisting with animal husbandry, and supervising instructional activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated relevant industry experience including the application of low stress animal handling techniques.
• Competency in the safe operation of all types of machinery and equipment used in daily activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety standards.
• Eligibility to obtain a current paid Working with Children Blue Card.
• Demonstrated commitment to Child Safe legislation, cultural safety and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all necessary curriculum requirements (e.g., equipment, tools, livestock and plants) are available as and when required.
• Maintain farm facilities, equipment, sheds, stockyards, shelters and fencing to a standard appropriate to an educational farm.
• Participate in general animal husbandry activities including feeding, health care management and daily monitoring in line with animal welfare standards.
• Monitor and report on the status of farm supplies (tools, equipment and machinery).
• Assist with administrative tasks and maintain chemical and equipment registers.
• If required, provide instruction to students and teachers in a range of skills and techniques relative to the industry standard and safe use of equipment.
• Strong adherence to safe work practices, low stress handling techniques and modelling a safety-first culture.

Skills

Animal handling

Machinery operation

Health and safety

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Agriculture

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Chemical Handlers accreditation

Tractor/farm vehicle qualification

Q Fever vaccination

Tools

Farm equipment

Job description

West Moreton Anglican College – Karrabin QLD

West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Anglican school that promotes a balanced schooling experience. Our innovative teachers challenge students to engage actively in their own learning; become critical, creative, and entrepreneurial thinkers; and to develop emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The College offers diverse opportunities to inspire students to uncover their individual potential.

The College motto – Faith, Knowledge, Service – offers insight into the values that unite our community. These attributes connect to the mission of the Anglican Church and the overarching Christian values that guide the operations and direction at the College.

About West Moreton Anglican College

West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Anglican school that promotes a balanced schooling experience. Our innovative teachers challenge students to engage actively in their own learning; become critical, creative, and entrepreneurial thinkers; and to develop emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The College offers diverse opportunities to inspire students to uncover their individual potential.

The College motto – Faith, Knowledge, Service – offers insight into the values that unite our community. These attributes connect to the mission of the Anglican Church and the overarching Christian values that guide the operations and direction at the College.

About the role

Be part of a dynamic agricultural program that brings learning to life for students. The School Officer - Agricultural Projects, supports the effective delivery of the College's agricultural curriculum and co-curricular programs by maintaining the educational farm under the direction of the Leader of Learning- Agriculture. The role ensures farm facilities, machinery, and equipment are maintained to safe, secure, and operational standards, providing an exceptional learning environment for students.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure all necessary curriculum requirements (e.g., equipment, tools, livestock and plants) are available as and when required.

• In consultation with the Leader of Learning- Agriculture and wider team, maintain farm facilities, equipment, sheds, stockyards, shelters and fencing to a standard appropriate to an educational farm.

• Participate in general animal husbandry activities including feeding, health care management and daily monitoring in line with animal welfare standards.

• Monitor and report on the status of farm supplies (tools, equipment and machinery).

• Assist with administrative tasks and maintain chemical and equipment registers.

• If required, provide instruction to students and teachers in a range of skills and techniques relative to the industry standard and safe use of equipment.

• Strong adherence to safe work practices, low stress handling techniques and modelling a safety-first culture.

The successful candidate will possess:

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated relevant industry experience including the application of low stress animal handling techniques.

• Competency in the safe operation of all types of machinery and equipment used in daily activities.

• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety standards

• Eligibility to obtain a current paid Working with Children Blue Card.

• Demonstrated commitment to Child Safe legislation, cultural safety and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment under limited supervision.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate III in Agriculture

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

• Chemical Handlers accreditation

• Successful completion of tractor and farm vehicle qualification

• Vaccinated against Q Fever

We offer the opportunity to work with a great College community on a beautiful rural 38-hectare campus conducive to improved staff and student wellbeing and life-long learning. There are a range of employee benefits available, including a healthy tuckshop, free parking, gym facilities and an Employee Assistance Program.

West Moreton Anglican College is committed to providing an environment where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive and be fruitful. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.

The successful candidate will possess the relevant requirements for the role and must be eligible for or hold a current working with children Blue Card/QCT registration/Professional registration as is relevant.

WestMAC reserves the right to conduct online checks using publicly available content to assess cultural fit. We may also, with your written consent, contact previous employers not listed on your resume, to verify work history.

Please visitourwebsitefor more information about the College and visit ourCareerspage to view the position description, Code of Conduct and our Public Commitment to promoting the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children, and to preventing, detecting and responding to child harm.

Please apply through SEEK, and ensure your application contains a cover letter and your CV.

Interviews may take place on receipt of application therefore this advert may be closed once a suitable applicant has been appointed.

Applicants seeking more information about the position should contact the People & Culture team via: ***************@wmac.com.au

West Moreton Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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