Farm Assistant - Part Time (0.4 FTE) – Ongoing - Peak Hill Central School

NSW Police Force; Aramac; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Farm Assistant (0.4FTE) at Peak Hill Central School in NSW. The role involves preparing and maintaining an agricultural plot, operating farm machinery, and supervising livestock as part of school farm activities.

It is a part-time ongoing position with a salary package including superannuation. Applicants should demonstrate good planning, prioritising, and communication skills, and be able to work effectively with others in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of a Departmental agricultural plot at a school.
• Operate machinery and perform basic machinery maintenance.
• Maintain machinery, tools and equipment used on the farm.
• Care and supervise livestock.
• Receive and store supplies.
• General farm maintenance tasks.

Skills

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description - Farm Assistant - Part Time (0.4 FTE) – Ongoing - Peak Hill Central School (0000BC8Z)

Farm Assistant - Part Time (0.4 FTE) – Ongoing - Peak Hill Central School - 0000BC8Z

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900157329

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $1,187.10 - $1,364.80 per week (pro-rata for part time roles). Package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Peak Hill Central School

Principal Network Mitchell

Staffing Area Dubbo

FTE 0.400

Contact Name Katrina Bulmer

Contact Phone number 68691304

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

19-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

To be successful in the role you will need to have good planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to work effectively with others.

You will perform a range of tasks in relation to the preparation and maintenance of a Departmental agricultural plot at a secondary or central school that offers agriculture on its curriculum. The role assists with: crop production and disposal; machinery operation; maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment; care and supervision of livestock; receipt and storage of supplies; and general farm maintenance.

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

Special Notes

Special Note added to position - Peak Hill Central School is advertising for a 0.5FTE General Assistant + 0.4FTE Farm Assistant. We encourage candidates to submit an application for both advertisements (Requisition #0000BC8Y). If you are successful in obtaining both positions, you will be appointed to a total 0.9FTE.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.