Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6 FTE - Ongoing - Muirfield High School

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

Job summary

Muirfield High School in the Sydney region is seeking a Farm Assistant on a 0.6 FTE part-time basis for ongoing employment. The role supports crop production, livestock care, machinery operation and general farm maintenance on the school farm.

You will work with agriculture on the curriculum, handle supplies, and ensure safe, efficient operations. Applicants should have practical planning, communication and teamwork skills, and be able to follow school protocols.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills with clear communication.
• Ability to work with crop production, livestock and farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop production and disposal.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and tools.
• Care for livestock and supervise as required.
• Receive, store and manage supplies for the farm.
• Perform general farm maintenance and record keeping.

Job description

Job Description - Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6 FTE - Ongoing - Muirfield High School (0000BFLR)

Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6 FTE - Ongoing - Muirfield High School - 0000BFLR

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160252

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 Muirfield High School

Principal Network The Hills

Staffing Area Hornsby

FTE 0.600

Contact Phone number 9872 2244

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

20-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 the funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers 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.

Muirfield High School (800 students, including 24% from non-English speaking background) is a comprehensive, co-educational school with highly supportive community and respectful relationships. Agriculture is studied to HSC level with students engaged in hands‑on project-based learning. The school is well-resourced, and has a well-maintained 2 hectare school farm with a variety of livestock.

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

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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)

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