School Farm & Equipment Technician

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a dedicated agriculture support role to assist with the preparation and maintenance of a Departmental agricultural plot at a school. The role involves crop production, machinery operation and livestock care within a school farm setting.

You will work with staff to ensure safe handling of equipment, supply storage, and general farm maintenance, contributing to curriculum delivery and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to work effectively with others.
• Experience with preparation and maintenance of an agricultural plot within a school curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Crop production and disposal
• Machinery operation
• Maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment
• Care and supervision of livestock
• Receipt and storage of supplies
• General farm maintenance

Skills

Planning and prioritising

Communication skills

Tools

Machinery operation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a dedicated agriculture support role to assist with the preparation and maintenance of a Departmental agricultural plot at a school. The role involves crop production, machinery operation and livestock care within a school farm setting.

You will work with staff to ensure safe handling of equipment, supply storage, and general farm maintenance, contributing to curriculum delivery and student wellbeing.