Farm Assistant - Part Time 0.6fte - Ongoing - Queanbeyan …, Lake Illawarra

**School Administrative and Support**

**Reference number**
- 0000B8AD

**Occupation**
- School Support Staff

**Work type**

**Location**
- Illawarra & South Coast

**Salary Information**
- The salary range for this position is $1,152.50
- $1,325.00 per week (pro-rata for part time roles). Package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

**Principal Network**
- Queanbeyan

**School Name**
- Queanbeyan High School

**Staff Area**
- Queanbeyan

**Closing date**
- 13 April 2026 at 4:00pm

**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 positive 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**

**Special Notes**: **About the NSW Department of Education**

**How to Apply**

**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.

**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) Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qgqb1