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

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

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education invites applications for a part-time 0.6FTE role at Dapto High School to support the preparation and maintenance of a Departmental agricultural plot. The role covers crop production and disposal, machinery operation, equipment maintenance, livestock care, and storage of supplies.

You will work with school staff, applying good planning and clear communication to ensure smooth farm operations and compliance with safety standards. Closing date is 21-Sep-2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop production and disposal.
• Operate and maintain farming machinery and tools.
• Care and supervision of livestock; receipt and storage of supplies.
• General farm maintenance at the school agricultural plot.

Job description

Location

Advertisement Number A900158679

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 Dapto High School

Staffing Area Wollongong

FTE 0.600

Contact Phone number 02 4261 1416

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

21-Sep-2026, 6:00:00 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

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

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

As this is a child‑related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check