**Position Information**:
**About the Role**
As a Farm Assistant, you'll play a vital role in the daily operations of our school's agricultural and outdoor learning spaces. 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.
**Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to**
Assisting with turf and grounds management, including mowing, irrigation, weed control, and seasonal turf care across school sports fields and open space
Supporting horticultural activities such as planting, pruning, spraying
Performing general school grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks
Operating and maintaining tractors, mowers, and a range of farm and grounds equipment
Carrying out repairs, minor maintenance, and the upkeep of horticultural spaces and school infrastructure
Working collaboratively with site team and school staff
This is an ideal chance for someone passionate about horticulture and maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces in an educational setting.
Click **here** for the role description
**Special Notes**:
**This is a temporary part time appointment for a period up to 12 months and has the potential for ongoing employment in the future.**
**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**
D**escribe your experience with operating and maintaining groundskeeping or farm machinery such as tractors, mowers, or irrigation systems?**:
- Please include the types of equipment you've used and how you ensure their safe and effective operation. (300 words)_
**Targeted Question 2** Tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple outdoor tasks or responsibilities.**:
- How did you prioritise your work and ensure everything was completed to a high standard? (300 words)_
📌 Farm Assistant - Part Time - Temporary - West Wallsend High School
🏢 NSW School Administrative and Support
📍 Sydney