Farm Assistant - Part Time - Ongoing - Elderslie High School

at  NSW 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.

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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Additional Information
Elderslie High School, located between Narellan and Camden, is a comprehensive coeducational school (Years 7-12) with an enrolment of 850 students including 50 Aboriginal students. Our broad curriculum is designed to cater for the diverse range of student learning needs. There is a strong tradition of academic excellence at Elderslie High School and our students have the opportunity to engage in many extracurricular activities including sport, debating, agriculture, dance, drama and public speaking. Significant links have been developed between the school and the surrounding community. Our informed and committed community have high expectations for student achievement and ongoing success in academic, cultural, agricultural, vocational and sporting areas. The school is an integral part of the Macarthur Trade Training Centre. The school has a Support Unit with seven classes of students with Autism. Please visit the school website www.elderslie-h.schools.nsw.edu.au for information about the school including the Annual Report and School Improvement Plan.
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 http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-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

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.
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