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

NSW Government; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education at Goulburn High School is seeking a part-time Farm Assistant (0.6 FTE) to support agricultural operations and student learning. The role involves preparing and maintaining school farm facilities, operating machinery, caring for livestock, and handling supplies.

The successful candidate will have strong planning, prioritising and communication skills, and will join a team delivering vocational farm education within a vibrant regional school community.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication skills to work with others.
• Ability to manage tasks related to school farm operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a Departmental agricultural plot at a secondary or central school.
• Assist with crop production and disposal, machinery operation, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Care for livestock and supervise livestock as required; receipt and storage of supplies; general farm maintenance.

Skills

Planning

Prioritisation

Communication

Job description

Job Description - Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6 FTE) –Ongoing- Goulburn High School (0000BG03)

Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6 FTE) –Ongoing- Goulburn High School - 0000BG03

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Location

Advertisement Number A900160572

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 Goulburn High School

Staffing Area Queanbeyan

FTE 0.600

Contact Name Yogesh Mani

Contact Phone number 02 4821 4022

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

25-Nov-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.

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

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

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)