Agricultural Assistant - Tully State High School

Are you interested in working outdoors and contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the school by providing a high level of agricultural systems support to Teachers and Heads of Department? The Agricultural Assistant will 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. Interested? We encourage you to apply today!

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 Tully State High School:

Tully State High School is situated in the town of Tully which is situated in Far North Queensland. Tully is a scenic 2-hour drive to the south of Cairns, probably best known for its 7.9m tall Golden Gumboot! The heartland of Australian bananas, Tully is also a major processor of sugar cane and is considered to be one of the greenest and wettest towns in Australia.  The school lies on Gulngay country with a total student population of around 750 students. The school is the only secondary school in the district. The school is proud of its relationship with the Ulysses Cluster which comprises several primary schools from Cardwell to Feluga. The school is growing slowly in number mainly due an increasing population growth in the beachside areas.

Role:

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of all agricultural field sites and agricultural machinery, equipment and materials.
• Planting, watering and care of crops and market gardens and related duties including regular physical maintenance and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilizers when necessary.
• Care and feeding of animals (cattle and chickens), cleaning cages and pens and related duties.
• Order and/or collect general agricultural supplies and materials as authorised by Head of Department, Principal or nominated delegate.
• Maintain the stock book for petrol, LP gas, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and chemicals used in agricultural activities.
• Arrange regular servicing and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure with compliance with warranty and safety requirements.
• Maintain storerooms, machinery sheds and field laboratories in a functional, safe and orderly manner.
• Maintain plant rooms, glass houses and aquariums.
• Other suitable duties consistent with the duties and responsiblities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
• Applicants must have experience in relation to cattle.
• Appointments in the public sector are merit based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously, the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development and your personal qualities.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

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.  

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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). 

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