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Agricultural Assistant - Gordonvale State High School
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Help Grow the Future of Agriculture and Education
Are you passionate about agriculture, horticulture, animal handling, sustainability, and hands-on learning?
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Agricultural Assistant to support our Agricultural Department and contribute to an engaging learning environment where students gain valuable practical skills and real-world experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic school setting, supporting agricultural education through crop production, horticultural activities, animal care and handling, apiary management, maintenance of facilities, and the preparation of practical learning experiences.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact on the next generation of agricultural professionals, we encourage you to apply today!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | OO2, OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNR706180/26P |
| Closing date | 19-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Geoff Moore |
| Contact details | 07 4043 3222 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Your opportunity:
You will play an important role in helping students develop their knowledge, confidence, and skills across a range of agricultural practices.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and maintain agricultural field sites, machinery, equipment and materials, including planting, watering and caring for crops, market gardens and animals.
- Undertake animal husbandry, crop and soil improvement activities, including feeding animals, maintaining enclosures and measuring crop yields.
- Maintain agricultural facilities, machinery and equipment, including fences, gates, storage areas, glasshouses and field laboratories.
- Manage agricultural supplies and stores, including receiving deliveries, checking invoices, maintaining stock records, preparing requisitions and conducting annual stocktakes.
- Support practical agricultural classes by preparing and distributing equipment and materials, assisting teachers and monitoring safety and first aid 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.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
FNR706180_26T Role Description (PDF, 309KB)
Role Description
