Farm Assistant

2 weeks ago

Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -School Administrative and Support Full time

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.

This may also include the preparation of equipment/livestock/plants for teaching lessons.

Talent Pool

Special Notes:

The hours will be:
Mon - Fri 4 hours per day and 3 hours Sat mornings. Saturday mornings will consist mainly of ensuring all livestock is fed and watered. It may also include moving livestock to safer pastures in extreme weather events.

About the NSW Department of Education

Additional School Information (Optional)

The Dapto High Agricultural plot consists of an enclosed chicken area including incubators, 2 x agriculture sheds, a cattle yard with crush, a planting area including raised beds, pastures which are used for the sheep and beef cattle that are farmed at the school.

An orchard plot is also being constructed. The school also has a Kubota tractor and various trailers which need to be maintained. The pastures are surrounded by electric fencing which also needs to be maintained.

How to Apply

You must answer both targeted questions which should be included in your cover letter
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).

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Targeted Question 1
Provide an example of how you have previously managed 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)

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