ONGOING SSO3 - CLEVE AREA SCHOOL - OPERATIONAL SERVICES MANAGER (SIMS FARM)

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Education, South Australia’s Cleve Area school is seeking an Operational Services Manager with a passion for agriculture to join our team. You will lead the day-to-day commercial operation of Sims Farm and work with staff to improve teaching and learning outcomes across Agricultural Education.

You will operate and maintain farm equipment, manage sheep, and build strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and local partners to support a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sustainable farming practices and dryland farming.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Ability to establish relationships with staff, students, parents, local farmers, industry specialists and sponsors.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and plan routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day commercial operation of Sims Farm.
• Collaborate with staff to foster continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Support Agricultural Education by assisting teachers to deliver the program.
• Assist in the development of the Agricultural teaching program.
• Operate and manage farm equipment.
• Manage sheep (tagging / flocking) and ensure flock health.

Skills

Sustainable farming

Equipment operation

Stakeholder relations

Self-management

Tools

Farm equipment

Job description

Job Description

At Cleve Area school we strive to support each individual to achieve their personal best. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement in our teaching and therefore the learning outcomes for all students. All staff work on supporting an environment of positive working relationships with all parents and students. Our goal is to work collaboratively with all members of the school community.

Department for Education

Job reference: 860027

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Job Description

At Cleve Area school we strive to support each individual to achieve their personal best. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement in our teaching and therefore the learning outcomes for all students. All staff work on supporting an environment of positive working relationships with all parents and students. Our goal is to work collaboratively with all members of the school community.

We have a proud history of students undertaking tertiary studies, traineeships and almost all have been gainfully employed after completing year 12. One of the many positive aspects of our school is the enormous support, involvement and cooperation we gain from parents, families, businesses and the general community.

We are currently seeking an Operational Services Manager with a passion for agriculture to join our team.

What You Will Do

• Lead the day to day commercial operation of Sims Farm.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Support the Agricultural Education by assisting teachers to deliver the program.
• Assist in the development of the Agricultural teaching program.
• Operate and manage farm equipment.
• Manage sheep (tagging / flocking) and ensure flock health.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of a range of sustainable farming practices, particularly those involved in a dryland, broad-acre farming enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain a variety of equipment commonly used in agriculture.
• Ability to establish sound and effective relationships with staff, students, parents, local farmers, industry specialists, and sponsors.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and plan own daily/weekly routines.

Applications close: 15/10/2026 6:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.