Agriculture Assistant

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and confident part-time Agriculture Assistant (Farmhand) to join our team.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 144 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

POSITION TITLE:  Agriculture Assistant (Farmhand)

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time (3 days p/w)

COMMENCEMENT: 16 January 2026

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL

• Planting, watering and care of crops and market gardens etc. including regular physical maintenance and the use of appropriate insecticides, herbicides and fertilisers where necessary;
• Care (and feeding) of animals, cleaning cages and pens etc. including weekends, public holidays etc, as negotiated;
• Provide assistance in setting up facilities and support for onsite and local activities;
• Maintain infrastructure and keep them in a tidy and clean condition;
• Regularly inspect infrastructure and grounds and report any damage to the Head of Department and Facilities Department;
• Consult with the Facilities Department regarding maintenance matters requiring additional resources outside of farm budget;
• Purchase and/or collect necessary materials and equipment (non-capital) to perform maintenance function adequately and within budget with approval from Head of Department;
• Keep the property secure against trespass and vandalism;
• Keep roadways and access paths clear of obstructions and in good order;
• Operate machinery and equipment within safe legal limits;
• Ensure all appropriate risk assessments and Workplace Health & Safety requirements are attended to in terms of farm equipment, infrastructure and resources; and
• Other relevant agricultural duties as directed by Head of Department.

ASSISTING TEACHER ACTIVITES

• Organise the distribution and collection of class sets of tools, equipment and materials for practical work;
• Assisting teachers during practical agricultural class activities;
• General assistance with teaching material for agricultural classes; and
• Assist with duties on campus and at other sites as required eg., Belmont, Showteam.

MAINTENANCE

• Repair of infrastructure and equipment;
• Maintain storerooms, machinery sheds and field laboratories in a functional, safe and orderly manner; and
• Routine maintenance as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Experience in mustering and carrying out routine livestock husbandry procedures;
• Knowledge of animal welfare requirements;
• Knowledge of regionally significant animal health issues and experience in implementing animal health control programs in livestock;
• Experience in operating two-wheel motorbikes under variable environmental conditions;
• Experience in operating tractors;
• Skills in constructing and maintaining rural fencing;
• Knowledge of work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice;
• Knowledge of environmentally sustainable work practices; and
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
• Maintain valid "working with children" documentation;
• Undergo periodic "national criminal history record" checks;
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a "Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check" where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

• Current or ability to attain First Aid and CPR Accreditation;
• Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) Licence will be desirable;
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card);
• Police Check;
• Safeguarding Children Online Certificate; and
• Valid Open Driver's Licence.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' by emailing

Please submit the following compulsory items:

• Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teaching experience; and
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible.

Enquiries should be directed to Hanna Redding, Head of Agriculture on

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements