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

Mobile; Nice (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Gundagai High School is seeking a Farm Assistant (0.6FTE) for ongoing part-time duties in a regional NSW school. You will help prepare and maintain an agricultural plot, manage crop production and equipment, and supervise livestock with a focus on safe farm practices.

The role requires good planning, strong communication, and the ability to work with a team of school staff in a public education setting. A CRIMTRAC check and WWCC may be required.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication with others.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6FTE) – Ongoing – Gundagai High School – 0000BD47

Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900158049

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 Gundagai High School
Principal Network Gundagai
Staffing Area Albury
Hours/Minutes 22 hours 48 minutes per week
FTE 0.600
Contact Name Allison Lloyd
Contact Phone number 02 6944 1233
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

20-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.

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, 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)