Agricultural Assistant

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

This is a OO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the OO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the OO3 level once specific criteria have been met. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of OO2 to OO3 classification range.

**About Us**:
Kilkivan State School is a small rural Prep to Year 10 school, situated a short drive west of Gympie. We have with a long history dating back to 1876, including students who have had family members enrolled for 6 generations.
We are unashamedly focussed on progression and making sure every student is learning and achieving, every day. We individually case manage all students to make sure that advancement is occurring. We pride ourselves on developing literate and numerate learners that are flexible enough to negotiate the ever-changing employment landscape. We also recognise that creativity and engagement in health, agriculture, digital and design technologies, instrumental music and the creative arts are vital. Our strong connections with our feeder school allows successful transition into years 11 and 12.

**About the Role**:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Care/feeding and watering of livestock (including during school vacation periods) and compliance with animal ethics authorities;
- Planting, watering and care of crops/ pastures (including during school vacation periods)
- Maintain store rooms, sheds and field laboratories in a functional, safe and orderly manner;
- Collect and / or receive deliveries of agriculture materials, unpack, check invoices and appropriately store.
- Monitor petrol, LP Gas and agriculture products and associated supplies and prepare requisitions.
- The Agricultural Assistant is expected to perform duties to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the agricultural systems and support the Agricultural Science teacher and Cattle Club program during practical components of the learning.

Highly desirable skills and experience;
- Experience and competence working with cattle
- Knowledge of the beef industry
- Knowledge and experience in showing cattle
- Recognise workplace, health and safety concerns and report to their supervisor

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to apply**:

- Please attach a maximum 2-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
- A maximum 1-page written statement outlining their current capabilities and experience and how this will meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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