AddressKingaroy State High School has a unique opportunity for an Agricultural Assistant to work within our agricultural program. This position is full time 38hrs per week with the available provision to do ADO (accumulated days off, school holidays). As the Agricultural Assistant you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the school by providing a high level of agricultural systems support to the school and the Ag Department.
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School:
Kingaroy High has a proud history of preparing students for their chosen post-school pursuit, thus fulfilling its motto, integer et diligens ('integrity and diligence', Honest and Hardworking).
Kingaroy State High School is a co-educational State High School, officially opening on 8 August 1959. It offers Years 7 to 12. Students are prepared for life by being involved in a range of co-curricular and community activities. These include instrumental music ensembles, team sport, individual sport, public speaking, debating, Duke of Edinburgh, choir, show cattle teams, agriculture and sister school exchanges to Japan.
Staff are active in professional development, with every staff member participating. Parents and caregivers are heavily involved in the school and support the work of staff.
Role:
- 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.
- Provide support to teachers during practical agricultural class activities.
- Provide general assistance with teaching material for agricultural classes.
This is a OO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the OO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the OO3 level once specific criteria have been met. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of OO2 to OO3 classification range.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How 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.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
