Pittsworth State High School is seeking a full time Agricultural Assistant to work as part of a dynamic team. The position of Agricultural Assistant plays a vital role in the day to day operation of the Agricultural Science Department. Working as part of a team, the role works with both staff and students to maximise educational outcomes. The role provides a high level of agricultural systems to support school staff and students, ensuring that field sites, animals, crops, machinery and equipment used by the school are maintained in a functional, secure and safe manner.

Job details

About our School:

Pittsworth State High School is a rural co-educational secondary school located in the town of Pittsworth on the Darling Downs, west of Toowoomba. Pittsworth enjoys a well-deserved reputation of academic excellence established over many years. Students are offered the opportunity to follow many pathways into further study and employment through academic preparation along with school-based apprenticeships and training. Young people graduate ready to achieve great futures.

About the Role:

• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the school by providing a high level of agricultural systems support to the nominated school staff.
• Ensure that the agricultural field study sites, animals, crops, machinery and equipment used by the school are maintained in a functional, secure and safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain agricultural facilities, equipment, and field sites.
• Plant, care for, and monitor crops and gardens.
• Feed and care for animals, including cleaning enclosures.
• Apply fertilisers, insecticides, and other agricultural treatments as required.
• Maintain fences, gates, machinery, glasshouses, aquariums, and storage areas.
• Manage agricultural supplies, chemicals, fuel stocks, deliveries, and stocktakes.
• Record basic agricultural data and maintain stock records.
• Support agricultural teaching activities by preparing materials and assisting practical classes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, maintenance, and first aid requirements.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

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

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

 Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

• DSR691101_26P - Role Description (PDF, 326KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants