Job Title
Farm Assistant – Part Time (0.6 FTE) – Byron Bay High School (0000B3Y0)
Location
Regional NSW (Tweed Heads/Ballina)
Number of Positions
1
Closing Date
27-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM
Remuneration
Salary range: $1,113.60 – $1,280.20 per week (pro‑rata for part‑time). Package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Role Description
To be successful you will need good planning and prioritising skills, and effective communication to work with others.
Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining a departmental agricultural plot at a secondary or central school that offers agriculture. Tasks include 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.
Advantages
Position may qualify for a talent pool that could lead to future casual or full‑time roles for up to 12 months. This offers a range of experiences to build a public service career.
Applicant Diversity Statement
The Department welcomes 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 adjustments are needed to the recruitment/interview process, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at
How to Apply
Apply online. Attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and a resume (max 5 pages) that detail how your capabilities, knowledge and experience will contribute to success in this role. Provide two referees. You must answer both targeted questions in your cover letter.
All applications must be submitted via iworkfor.nsw ; no paper, email, or late applications will be accepted.
If successfully progressed to interview, you will need to provide proof of identity, complete a CRIMTRAC declaration, and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance.
Targeted Question 1
Provide examples of how you have previously performed general farm or grounds maintenance tasks, including storehouse, managing purchasing supplies, and caring for the surroundings of a workplace environment (max 300 words).
Targeted Question 2
Provide one or more examples of responding flexibly in an unpredictable environment whilst maintaining cooperative relationships. Show examples of receiving instructions, taking direction from supervisors and completing tasks on schedule or reprioritising tasks.
EEO Statement
Byron Bay High School respectfully acknowledges the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation and the traditional custodians of this land.
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