Position Information
As a Farm Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the daily operations of our school’s agricultural and outdoor learning spaces. 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.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to
Assisting with turf and grounds management, including mowing, irrigation, weed control, and seasonal turf care across school sports fields and open space
Supporting horticultural activities such as planting, pruning, spraying
Performing general school grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks
Operating and maintaining tractors, mowers, and a range of farm and grounds equipment
Carrying out repairs, minor maintenance, and the upkeep of horticultural spaces and school infrastructure
Maintaining accurate records of machinery use, chemical applications
Working collaboratively with site team and school staff
This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about horticulture and maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces in an educational setting.
Special Notes
This is a temporary part time appointment for a period up to 12 months and has the potential for ongoing employment in the future.
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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
How to Apply
Describe your experience with operating and maintaining groundskeeping or farm machinery such as tractors, mowers, or irrigation systems?
Please include the types of equipment you've used and how you ensure their safe and effective operation. (300 words)
Tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple outdoor tasks or responsibilities.
How did you prioritise your work and ensure everything was completed to a high standard? (300 words)