Location
Regional NSW
Number of Positions
1
Remuneration Package
The salary range for this position is $1,152.50 - $1,325.00 per week (pro‐ra for part time roles). Package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Full Time Equivalent
0.600
Contact Details
Chris Davies
Phone number: 02 6925 1136
School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
23-Mar-2026, 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.
Wagga Wagga High School (WWHS) was established in 1912 and moved to its present site, initiating the name "the high school on the hill", in 1917. The school is a large co‐educational, inclusive, comprehensive high school situated in a large regional centre.
The enrolment for 2025 is 887 students including an Indigenous population of 96 and an ESL population of over 100 students, many of whom were once refugees from Africa, Burma and the Middle East. Almost 40 languages are spoken in the school.
The school has a broad range of programs which include:
* an academic selective class in each of Years 7 to 10
* Year 10 engagement and vocation class
* highly effective learning support team
* excellent performing arts program
* broad vocational education program
* extensive careers program
* inclusive support classes for students with disabilities
The school has the core values of Respect, Responsibility and Challenge and there are proactive student welfare programs to enhance student wellbeing.
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.
Click here for the role description.
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.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
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 https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-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).
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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