Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.4 FTE) – Ongoing – Peak Hill Central School

Mobile; Nice (CA); In loco; USD 38.000 - 43.000; Part-time

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Peak Hill Central School is seeking a part-time Farm Assistant (0.4 FTE) to support agricultural operations at the regional NSW campus. You will help prepare and maintain the Departmental plot, assist with crop production, machinery operation and general farm maintenance.

The role also involves caring for livestock and handling supplies within a school setting. You will work approximately 15 hours 12 minutes per week, with pro-rata pay and benefits including superannuation; prior planning and

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Strumenti

Machinery operation

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Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.4 FTE) — Ongoing – Peak Hill Central School – 0000BC8Z
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900157329

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.
School Name Peak Hill Central School
Principal Network Mitchell
Staffing Area Dubbo
Hours/Minutes 15 hours 12 minutes per week
FTE 0.400
Contact Name Katrina Bulmer
Contact Phone number 68691304
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

19-Oct-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

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 Special Note added to position – Peak Hill Central School is advertising for a 0.5FTE General Assistant 0.4FTE Farm Assistant. We encourage candidates to submit an application for both advertisements (Requisition #0000BC8Y).
If you are successful in obtaining both positions, you will be appointed to a total 0.9FTE

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

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. 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