Farm Assistant - Part time - Ongoing - Forbes High School
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
21 September 2026
Posted 7 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
49
35.8 teaching · 13.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
287
Indigenous students
37%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
137 girls · 150 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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; maintenance of machinery, tools and e…