Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6FTE – Ongoing - Wade High School

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Education invites applications for a part-time Farm Assistant (0.6FTE) at Wade High School in Regional NSW. You will support the preparation and maintenance of the school's agricultural plot, operate farm machinery, care for livestock, and manage supplies with careful planning and teamwork.

The role requires good planning, prioritisation, and communication skills to collaborate with staff and support student learning in agriculture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of a departmental agricultural plot at a secondary school.
• Contribute to crop production and disposal; operate machinery and maintain equipment.
• Care and supervision of livestock; receipt and storage of supplies; general farm maintenance.

Skills

Planning

Prioritisation

Communication

Tools

Machinery operation

Livestock care

Job description

Job Description - Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6FTE – Ongoing - Wade High School (0000BFXC)

Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6FTE – Ongoing - Wade High School - 0000BFXC

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900160512

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.

Principal Network Griffith

Staffing Area Griffith

FTE 0.600

Contact Phone number 02 6969 0200

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.

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

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