Farm Assistant

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW 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 understanding for and experience with husbandry and farming operations, along with good planning, prioritising and communication skills to work effectively as an individual within a small farming team.

You will perform a range of husbandry and farming tasks associated with the operation of a large multi enterprise NSW State government school farm. The role assists with care and management of livestock, operating & maintaining farm machinery equipment and tools, assistance with crop production, receipt, storage and disposal of supplies, and general farm maintenance.

Click **here** for the role description

**Talent Pool**

**Special Notes**:
**NOTE**:This is a temporary role for 12 months with possible extension or possible ongoing

A NSW unrestricted car licence is highly desirable.

**About the NSW Department of Education**

**Additional Information**
Hurlstone Agricultural High School (HAHS) is the only NSW government coeducational selective agricultural high school with boarding facility and large school farm. There are 967 students enrolled, with a boarding facility able to accommodate at least 180 students, and a large multi-enterprise farm. HAHS is currently situated within 159 hectares, sharing the educational land with four other departmental entities. Most of the land is used for farming. It is five minutes from the M5 entry/exit and 250m adjacent the Glenfield train station. It borders the Hume Highway M5 on the western side, residential homes on the north farm boundary, and adjoins the NSW Transport boundary on the eastern and southern sides. Both the boarder accommodation and farm are being upgraded and planned to be commissioned mid to late 2024.

**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.

**Targeted Question 1**
Please provide details of your experience and skills related to husbandry on a multi enterprise farm, and livestock you have worked with/managed. Please also detail your experience assisting with crop production, and paddock management. (max 300 words)

**Targeted Question 2**

Please provide examples of farm machinery and farming equipment you have operated and maintained. (max 300 words)


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