Location
Sydney Region
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $89,070.00 – $95,384.00 per annum. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
Principal Network
Hawkesbury
School Name
Richmond Agricultural Centre
Staff Area
Windsor
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Richmond Agricultural Centre is located on the Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus. The school’s plant and animal production enterprises are integrated into the teaching programs across the school in multiple subjects. The farm team will work in collaboration with the school executive to connect ensure enterprises are operating to campus/industry requirements as teaching systems.
To be successful in the role you will need good experience across a range of plant and animal based enterprises consistent with current educational curriculum standards, and possess good supervisory skills to manage all farming activities and operations to support agricultural learning and the management of all farm related resources for teaching purposes within the educational framework. You will also need to possess good prioritisation, planning and organisational skills to oversee workloads and workflows, and be a good communicator to work effectively with teachers, students and external support agencies.
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Special Notes
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will need a current licence, preferably a light rigid or medium rigid licence. The candidate will also require a Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
Attach a cover letter and resume which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. Include names and contact details of two referees. Answer both targeted questions in your cover letter.
We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities outlined in the role description, so please develop your responses with this in mind.
If you progress to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. As this is a child-related position, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information
Targeted Question 1
Explain how your leadership skills and agricultural experience could benefit student learning outcomes and school farm operations at Richmond Agricultural Centre. (max 300 words).
Targeted Question 2
Provide an example of how you implemented change in an agricultural enterprise. Describe the change implemented, what challenges did you overcome, what was the outcome, and was the desired result achieved. (max 300 words).
