Expressions Of Interest - Farm Assistant

Why Work With Us

Scone High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the Upper Hunter Valley, NSW.  The student population of 352 is increasing, yearly.

We provide a diverse curriculum and a variety of opportunities for all students to succeed in their areas of interest – including drama, dance, music, visual arts, technology and sport.

Our school enjoys strong, supportive links with parents, local businesses, sporting clubs and the wider community.

We have high expectations of our students and staff. We value striving for personal best, responsibility, cooperation, honesty and respect.

About the role

This is a 3 day per week position.  Working in conjunction with the general assistant.

The role in this position includes, but is not limited to duties such as:

• Establish and cultivate a range of crops as agreed with teaching staff; maintain crops, including pest and weed control, fertilisation, watering and drainage
• Undertake stock control duties, including the receipt, storage and inventory of farm supplies, in accordance with school procedures and safe work standards (e.g. chemical storage and handling) 
• Perform a range of general farm maintenance tasks, including storehouse and fencing; mow and care for grassed areas associated with the school’s agriculture plot
• Assist with the care of livestock and poultry, and where required, undertake associated breeding program tasks
• Operating and maintaining farm and school machinery
• Comply/cooperate with health and safety guidelines/procedures (including wearing personal protective equipment supplied by the employer - as required); report incidents and hazards; participate in training
• Other duties as required by the Principal and Head Teacher Science/Agriculture

Role criteria

• Demonstrated experience in carrying out the duties of a Farm Assistant
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to undertake work with minimal supervision in a timely manner
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety regulations. 

How to apply

An expression of interest addressing the criteria no more than 2 A4 pages in length should be submitted to Ann-Marie Higham Business Manager – Scone High School by 4pm Thursday 19 May 2022

Applicants are requested to include the names of two referees, one of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor.