Maleny State High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Agricultural Assistant to become part of our wonderful Agricultural Studies team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting agricultural learning and can play an important role in the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of our agricultural programs, providing high-quality support across a range of agricultural systems.

Job details

About our school:

Maleny State High School, nestled in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland, offers a vibrant, supportive community for students in Years 7-12. With a close-knit student body, we maintain a small school feel while delivering big outcomes. At Maleny State High School, we believe that learning is about more than just academic achievements; it's about building resilience, fostering personal growth, and empowering students to thrive both in school and beyond.

About the role:

• Prepare and maintain agricultural field sites, machinery, equipment, and materials
• Support crop production, market gardens, and soil improvement activities
• Care for animals, including feeding, cleaning, and general husbandry
• Maintain fences, gates, sheds, laboratories, glasshouses, and aquariums
• Coordinate servicing and upkeep of agricultural machinery and equipment
• Manage agricultural supplies, deliveries, storage, stocktakes, and chemical records
• Assist teachers with practical agricultural classes, tools, and learning materials
• Monitor workplace safety and first aid requirements within the department
• Carry out general agricultural and maintenance duties as directed by school leadership

Please view the role description for full list of responsiblities.

Interested? To Apply:  

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)  
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

Tell us why you are interested in this role. This should not be re-statement of your resume; it's your opportunity to tell us about yourself, highlighting your transferable skills and experience, including what you'll bring to the role.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria. 

Salary rate shown is reflective of OO2 to OO3 classification range.  

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions. 

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR688503_26T - Role Description (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description