Farm Manager

St Gregory's College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gregory's College in Sydney seeks an experienced Farm Manager for a fulltime, permanent role. The position carries hours from 7.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend duties.

It is classified as Level 6 under the NSW Catholic Independent Schools agreement, and an immediate start is expected. The Farm Manager will support the Agriculture department to maintain and operate the farm, reporting to the College Principal through the Farm Manager.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and College values.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively toward common goals.
• Excellent communication with staff and students.
• Experience in livestock and farm operations.
• Licences and certificates as required (MR truck licence, chemical cert).

Responsibilities

• Support Agriculture department to maintain and operate the farm.
• Work with College Principal and Farm Manager to ensure program success.
• Assist with weekend duties as required.
• Contribute to farm safety and compliance.

Skills

Catholic education

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Livestock experience

Machinery operation

MR licence

Chemical certificate

Team player

Flexible

Farm operations

Job description

About the College

St Gregory's College is an Independent K-12 (K-6 co-ed and 7-12 all boys) day and boarding school conducted by the Marist Brothers.

Since its foundation in 1926 by the Marist Brothers, our College has been proud of its school spirit which places an emphasis on family, belonging and encouragement to do your best. The College has a strong tradition and reputation for academic excellence, high achievement in sporting competitions and for providing a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

St Gregory's College is an Independent K-12 (K-6 co-ed and 7-12 all boys) day and boarding school conducted by the Marist Brothers.

Since its foundation in 1926 by the Marist Brothers, our College has been proud of its school spirit which places an emphasis on family, belonging and encouragement to do your best. The College has a strong tradition and reputation for academic excellence, high achievement in sporting competitions and for providing a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

About the Role

Fulltime, permanent position.

Working hours 7.00am to 3.30pm

Working days Monday to Friday

With the requirement to carry out some duties on the weekend

This position is classified as Level 6 under the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Support Staff – Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement

Commencement date: Immediate Start

TheFarm Manageris integral to the successful operation of the agricultural program offered to the students. Responsibletothe CollegePrincipal through the Farm Manager, the Farm Assistantworksin a consultative, resourceful and purposeful mannerto provide high quality support to the members of the Agriculture department to ensure the successful maintenance and operations of the farm.

Closing Date for applications: 23 October 2026 (4.00pm)

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to Catholic education in the Marist tradition and a willingness to contribute fully to all aspects of the life of the College through an engagement with all stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and forthrightly towards common goals.
• Highest standards of work with the farm operations and in providing support to the staff in the Agriculture department.
• Support for ongoing improvements in farm operations.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Livestock experience, ability to safely operate machinery i.e. tractors, side by sides, mowers etc.
• MR truck licence or willing to obtain, ability to drive a manual, chemical certificate or willing to obtain.
• ability to work as part of a team
• Experiences in a range of areas, particularly those aligned with farms management and operations and supporting staff with practical lessons.
• A commitment to ongoing learning, specifically in areas related to agriculture and farm operations.
• Flexibility to work within the College environment, including responding to additional needs, as required.

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.

St Gregory’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer