About the role
About us
Established at its present site in 1965, the school has developed a strong reputation for its provision of educational opportunities across academic, vocational, agricultural and sporting areas.
Our vision is for all our students to do their best, reach their true potential, achieve their individual goals and make a positive contribution to their communities.
With a student population of approximately 850 students, our school is diverse enough to offer a full range of subjects, and something for everyone, while being able to value every student as an individual who is respected and supported to achieve their own ‘personal excellence'.
Your opportunity
You will play an important role in helping students develop their knowledge, confidence, and skills across a range of agricultural practices.
Responsibilities include
- Prepare and maintain agricultural field sites, machinery, equipment and materials, including planting, watering and caring for crops, market gardens and animals.
- Undertake animal husbandry, crop and soil improvement activities, including feeding animals, maintaining enclosures and measuring crop yields.
- Maintain agricultural facilities, machinery and equipment, including fences, gates, storage areas, glasshouses and field laboratories.
- Manage agricultural supplies and stores, including receiving deliveries, checking invoices, maintaining stock records, preparing requisitions and conducting annual stocktakes.
- Support practical agricultural classes by preparing and distributing equipment and materials, assisting teachers and monitoring safety and first aid requirements.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.