Farm Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing – Riverstone High School

Farm Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing – Riverstone High School – 0000B1QW

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900147997

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $1,113.60 – $1,280.20 per week (pro-rata for part time roles). Package includes employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Riverstone High School

Principal Network Quakers Hill

Staffing Area Blacktown

Hours/Minutes 22 hours 48 minutes per week

FTE 0.600

Contact Name Kellie Steel

Contact Phone number 02 9627 1484

Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

07-Oct-2025, 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.

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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.

Riverstone High School is situated on Dharug land and is an integral part of the Riverstone community. We provide a quality education for students from diverse cultures and contexts, with many having a multi-generational connection to the school. The cultural demographic of the school has expanded significantly over recent years, with 45% of students now representing a language background other than English, 25% English as an additional language or dialect and 11% students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. With a current enrolment of 800 students and a staff of 90, the school is experiencing substantial growth as residential developments expand within the North West Growth Area.

The school prioritises partnerships with our local primary schools: Riverstone, Schofields, Vineyard, Galungara and Tallawong. These relationships ensure continuity of learning and provide a smooth transition for students starting their high school journey. With the rapid growth in the area, we welcome and support new families to the Riverstone High School community throughout the year.

Riverstone High School provides a broad curriculum for students from Years 7 to 12, taking advantage of future focused learning spaces. Stage 6 students have the opportunity to remain at Riverstone High School for their HSC studies which incorporates a wide selection of subjects including Vocational Education pathways. Additionally, students have the option of accessing Nirimba Collegiate educational opportunities.

Education provision includes an Inclusive Education Unit of 7 classes for students with mild intellectual and multi-categorical disabilities. Students in the Inclusive Education Unit have the opportunity to integrate into mainstream electives and senior courses through individualised, student-centred patterns of study.

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 ([email protected]) 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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