Are you passionate about agriculture, animal care, and supporting hands-on learning? We are seeking a motivated and reliable Agricultural Assistant to help maintain and support our school's agricultural program.

The Agricultural Assistant will support the delivery of the school's agricultural program through the care and maintenance of livestock, crops, equipment and agricultural facilities. The role will work collaboratively with the Schools Officer - Grounds to maintain the school farm, surrounding grounds and associated infrastructure, ensuring a safe, productive and well-presented learning environment for students and staff.

Job details

About our School:

Dakabin State High School, established in 1978, is located approximately 30 kilometres north of Brisbane's CBD and serves a broad community including Dakabin, Kallangur, Narangba, Undurba, Dayboro, Kurwongbah, and Petrie. With around 1,000 students enrolled from Years 7 to 12, the school has built a strong reputation for academic and vocational excellence, supported by a proud history of community engagement. The school offers a mandatory device program, giving students access to digital learning tools such as Education Perfect across core subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities. Dakabin SHS also features standout programs including a world-class Basketball program delivered in partnership with the Brisbane Bullets, and a nationally recognised Certificate III in Agriculture, which reinforces the school's strong agricultural focus.

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:

• Maintain agricultural facilities, machinery, equipment, and field study sites.
• Care for livestock, crops, gardens, and agricultural resources.
• Assist with the maintenance of agricultural infrastructure and equipment.
• Manage agricultural supplies, stock, and inventory.
• Support teachers and students during practical agricultural activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Undertake other duties as directed to support the school's agricultural program.

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

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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR695824_26T - Role Description (PDF, 309KB)
  Role Description