Farm Assistant – Full Time – Ongoing – Hurlstone Agricultural High School

Farm Assistant – Full Time – Ongoing – Hurlstone Agricultural High School – 0000AOS0

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Location

Sydney Region 

Advertisement Number A900137534

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $1,075.90 – $1,236.90 per week (pro-rata for part time roles). Package includes employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Hurlstone Agricultural High School

Principal Network Glenfield

Staffing Area Liverpool

Hours/Minutes 38 hours 0 minutes per week

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Jeffrey Doolan

Contact Phone number 0409 040 606

Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

13-Nov-2024, 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 good farming experience across a range of husbandry enterprises consistent with current agricultural educational curriculum. Be a good communicator to work effectively with teachers, students and external support agencies as required. 

You will possess good skills in the caring, supervising and working with various livestock, and good ability to prioritise, plan and organise workloads and workflows.

Assists with crop production, operate farm machinery, including tractor, ride on mower, and other farm machinery and implements. Undertake general maintenance of farm machinery, tools and equipment.

You will also possess experience to receipt and store supplies; undertake all general farming activities and operations to support agricultural learning, and all farm related resources for teaching purposes within the educational framework.

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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.

Essential Requirements

Farming and/or husbandry experience;

Flexible to working hours, and able to work weekends;

Able to work within a team environment to work overtime as required;

Hold a valid and clear NSW driver’s licence.

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 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 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 http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-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)

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