Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6 FTE) –Ongoing- Goulburn High School

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Farm Assistant -- Part Time (0.6 FTE) --Ongoing- Goulburn High School - 0000BG03 . Location - ------- Illawarra \& South Coast Advertisement Number A900160572 Number of Positions - ------------------ 1 Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $1,187.10 - $1,364.80 per week (pro-rata for part time roles). Package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading. School Name Goulburn High School Principal Network Goulburn Staffing Area Queanbeyan Hours/Minutes 22 hours 48 minutes per week FTE 0.600 Contact Name Yogesh Mani Contact Phone number 02 4821 4022 Contact School Admin - 99999999 Closing Date - ----------- 25-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM Job Category - ----------- School Support Staff Organisation - ----------- School Administrative and Support 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. Click **here** for the role description **Talent Pool** A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career. Established in 1913, Goulburn High School is a vibrant co-educational school supporting a diverse community of 680 students, including 10% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. Situated in a thriving regional centre, the campus features a dedicated 13-acre school farm with livestock, providing students with direct, practical agricultural experience. Backed by passionate staff, strong community ties, and local TAFE and industry partnerships, the school emphasises hands-on vocational pathways. The Farm Assistant will play a key role in maintaining these agricultural facilities and livestock operations, ensuring a safe, supportive environment where students cultivate vital practical skills. Special Notes **About the NSW Department of Education** The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion **To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.** 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. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees. **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. **Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via****++iworkfor.nsw++****No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.** 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). For more information, visit https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check Targeted Question 1 Provide an example of how you have previously managed crop production or 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)