Farm Assistant - Part time (0.6FTE) - Ongoing - Junee High School

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

Job summary

Junee High School, Regional NSW, is offering a part-time Farm Assistant role (0.6FTE) with ongoing employment, closing 25-Nov-2026. The position involves supporting the school’s agricultural plot and operations.

You will help with crop production and disposal, operate and maintain machinery, and oversee livestock, while handling supplies and general farm maintenance. A noise-exposed role requiring safety checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop production and disposal.
• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery and tools.
• Care and supervision of livestock.
• Receive and store supplies; general farm maintenance.

Skills

Planning & prioritising

Communication

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Job Description - Farm Assistant - Part time (0.6FTE) - Ongoing - Junee High School (0000BG4X)

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900160694

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 Junee High School

FTE 0.600

Contact Name Kelly Richards

Contact Phone number 0439 644 937

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.

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.

This role is a noise-exposed role. In line with Work, Health and Safety legislation, a baseline audiometric test will be required within three months of the successful applicant commencing in the role, and follow-up testing at least every two years after that.

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. 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, https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Special Notes

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.

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