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

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Farm Assistant at Bungendore High School on a part-time basis (0.6FTE) for ongoing employment. The role involves assisting with crop production, machinery operation, livestock care, and general farm maintenance at the school’s agricultural plot.

Strong planning, prioritising, and communication skills are required to work effectively with others; a pro-rata salary applies for part-time work, with a weekly range specified in the advertisement.

Qualifications

• Experience with planning and prioritising workloads.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork.
• Ability to maintain a Departmental agricultural plot at a school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop production and disposal as part of the school farm program.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and tools.
• Care for livestock and manage supplies and storage.
• General farm maintenance around the Departmental plot.

Skills

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Job description

Job Description - Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6FTE - Ongoing - Bungendore High School (0000BFCS)

Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6FTE - Ongoing - Bungendore High School - 0000BFCS

Location

Advertisement Number A900160034

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 Bungendore High School

Principal Network Queanbeyan

Staffing Area Queanbeyan

FTE 0.600

Contact Phone number 0460 043 547

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

10-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.

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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

This is a part time 0.6FTE role

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.

For technical supportplease contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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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