Farm Assistant - Full Time - Temporary - Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Agriculture
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
19 May 2026
Posted 7 May 2026
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934
Total students
59%
Boys
41%
Girls
70.1
Teaching FTE
14.8
Non-teaching FTE
1,147
ICSEA value
95th percentile · Higher SES
90%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Hurlstone Agricultural High School is the only fully selective co-educational agricultural boarding public high school in NSW, serving 998 students from across the state. The school is built on high expectations, explicit teaching, and a culture of achievement, with its new Farm Hub delivering 21st-century agricultural education through hands-on skills, innovation, and industry links. Modern facilities and caring staff create a safe, supportive boarding environment where students thrive together, supported to reach their personal best in the classroom, on the farm, and in boarding life.
Role description
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.
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;…