[3 Days Left] Farm Assistant

4 days ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government Full time

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

- 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

Conditions

This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role.

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

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

Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

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