Farm Assistant – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Coleambally Central School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Coleambally Central School in NSW, Australia, is hiring a Farm Assistant (Part Time, 0.4FTE) to support agricultural teaching and farm activities. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining an agricultural plot, operating machinery, and supervising livestock. 15 hours 12 minutes per week, pro-rated for part-time work.

Salary is provided as a weekly package from AUD 1,187.10 to AUD 1,364.80, including superannuation and leave loading. The closing date is 04-Nov-2026.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication with others.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a Departmental agricultural plot at the school.
• Assist with crop production and disposal, machinery operation and maintenance.
• Care and supervision of livestock; receipt and storage of supplies; general farm maintenance.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.4 FTE - Ongoing - Coleambally Central School - 0000BEEP.

Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900159210

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $1,187.10 - $1,364.80 per week (pro-rate for part time roles). Package includes employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name Coleambally Central School
Principal Network Narrandera
Staffing Area Griffith
Hours/Minutes 15 hours 12 minutes per week
FTE 0.400
Contact Name Alyse Cox
Contact Phone number 0479 097 449
Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support
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.
Special Notes This is a part time 0.4FTE 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

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your responses with this in mind.

Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via** iworkfor.nsw **No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

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, visit https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.