Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6 FTE) –Ongoing - Goulburn High School

NSW Police Force; Coomba Park; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Part Time Farm Assistant (0.6 FTE) at Goulburn High School to support the school farm operations. The role requires good planning, communication, and the ability to manage crop production, livestock, and equipment maintenance on campus.

The role includes maintaining a 13-acre school farm with livestock, supporting student hands-on learning, and ensuring safe farm practices in a secondary school setting.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication with others.
• Experience with crop production and livestock care.
• Ability to operate and maintain agricultural machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the Departmental agricultural plot at a school.
• Assist with crop production and disposal; machinery operation; maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment.
• Care and supervision of livestock; receipt and storage of supplies; general farm maintenance.

Skills

Planning & prioritising

Communication

Crop production

Livestock care

Machinery operation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Description - Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6 FTE) –Ongoing - Goulburn High School (0000BEML)

Location

Advertisement Number A900159408

School Name Goulburn High School

Staffing Area Queanbeyan

FTE 0.600

Contact Name Yogesh Mani

Contact Phone number 02 4821 4022

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

28-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.

Established in 1913, Goulburn High School is a vibrant co-educational school supporting a diverse community of 680 students, including 10% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. Situated in a thriving regional centre, the campus features a dedicated 13-acre school farm with livestock, providing students with direct, practical agricultural experience. Backed by passionate staff, strong community ties, and local TAFE and industry partnerships, the school emphasises hands‑on vocational pathways. The Farm Assistant will play a key role in maintaining these agricultural facilities and livestock operations, ensuring a safe, supportive environment where students cultivate vital practical skills.

Special Notes

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

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Targeted Question 1

Provide an example of how you have previously managed crop production or care of livestock (max 300 words)

Targeted Question 2

Provide an example of how you have previously maintained and operated farm machinery and equipment (max 300 words)

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

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.