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

NSW Government; Gundagai; Presencial; AUD 54.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Gundagai High School invites applications for a Farm Assistant (Part Time, 0.6FTE) to support the school’s agricultural plot, crops and livestock. The role emphasizes safe operation of farm machinery, maintenance of tools, and efficient task planning in a regional NSW setting.

Successful candidates will have good communication, teamwork and planning skills to work with staff and students. The position is ongoing with a pro-rata salary and includes superannuation contributions.

Formación

• Experience with crop production and livestock care.
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks in a school farm setting.
• Good communication skills for teamwork and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and maintain the Departmental agricultural plot.
• Assist with crop production, livestock care and machinery upkeep.
• Support general farm maintenance and supply handling.

Conocimientos

Crop production

Livestock care

Machinery operation

Herramientas

Farm machinery

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Farm Assistant - Part Time (0.6FTE) - Ongoing - Gundagai High School (0000BD47)

Farm Assistant - Part Time (0.6FTE) - Ongoing - Gundagai High School - 0000BD47

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900158049

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 Gundagai High School

Staffing Area Albury

FTE 0.600

Contact Phone number 02 6944 1233

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

20-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.

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

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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