27 Oct
School Administrative and Support
Sydney
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 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.
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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
Additional School Information (Optional)
You must answer both targeted questions which should be included in your cover letter.
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)
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