Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6 FTE) –Ongoing – Goulburn High School

Mobile; South (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Goulburn High School in New South Wales is seeking a Farm Assistant on a 0.6 FTE, part-time basis to support the school’s agricultural program. The role involves maintaining the school farm, assisting with crop production and livestock care, and operating farm machinery under supervision.

You will work 22 hours 48 minutes per week, with pro‑rata pay and superannuation contributions, under NSW Department of Education guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Farm Assistant — Part Time (0.6 FTE) –Ongoing – Goulburn High School – 0000BEML
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Location

Illawarra & South Coast
Advertisement Number A900159408

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 Goulburn High School
Principal Network Goulburn
Staffing Area Queanbeyan
Hours/Minutes 22 hours 48 minutes per week
FTE 0.600
Contact Name Yogesh Mani
Contact Phone number 02 4821 4022
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

28-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.
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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.
Established in 1913, Goulburn High School is a vibrant co-educational school supporting a diverse community of 680 students, including 10% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. Situated in a thriving regional centre, the campus features a dedicated 13-acre school farm with livestock, providing students with direct, practical agricultural experience. Backed by passionate staff, strong community ties, and local TAFE and industry partnerships, the school emphasises hands‑on vocational pathways. The Farm Assistant will play a key role in maintaining these agricultural facilities and livestock operations, ensuring a safe, supportive environment where students cultivate vital practical skills.

Special Notes

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

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.

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

Targeted Question 1 Provide an example of how you have previously managed crop production or care of livestock (max 300 words)
Targeted Question 2 Provide an example of how you have previously maintained and operated farm machinery and equipment (max 300 words)