Agriculture/School Support Officer

St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School, Coonabarabran
Co-educational, years K-6
Temporary, Part Time (2 days per week)
Commencing: Term 1 2025 until the end of Term 4 2025

About the Role
St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School in Coonabarabran, NSW has an exciting opportunity for an Agriculture/School Support Officer to join the team on a temporary basis in 2025. The role will be a part-time position where the hours may slightly vary based on students’ needs.

The Agriculture/School Support Officer will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality instruction to students in a Catholic School setting. The role will involve:

• Under the supervision of teaching staff, prepare and deliver indoor and outdoor learning experiences, including the setting up for and preparation livestock for student Agriculture lessons
• Teaching Agriculture students how to prepare and safely lead livestock for local shows
• Maintenance and care of chickens and coop including collecting food scraps from the canteen and staffroom, complete general welfare checks
• Preparing livestock for local shows including but not limited to shearing, tanning, clipping, washing
• Maintenance and preparing garden beds ready for cultivation of vegetables by students
• Assisting with general School Support Officer duties during off show times

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You
The Agriculture/School Support Officer will align with the following selection criteria:

• Be experienced in agricultural practices with the ability to carry out numerous agricultural tasks (e.g. feeding livestock, maintaining watering systems, move electric fences, etc)
• Be able to work without supervision while meeting deadlines
• Have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
• The capacity to work collegially and collaborate within a diverse team
• Sound communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability
• Sound personal skills that include patience, understanding and perseverance characteristics that provide a positive role model to students at St Lawrence’s  both in their professional and personal life
• Hold a current Working with Children’s Check

About Our Offer
Our Agriculture/School Support Officers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.  Some benefits include:

• Support the teaching staff in a reputable school
• Be a part of the wider Catholic Education system which will support your career aspirations and give you the tools to flourish
• Perfect opportunity for some who is aspiring to join the education system
• Be a part of the wider Catholic Education system which will support your career aspirations and give you the tools to flourish
• Perfect opportunity for an aspiring teacher’s aide or someone who is passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is a school with a rich history and a strong reputation for its family atmosphere, academic achievements, and well-rounded success. Since its establishment in 1888 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, our school has been committed to providing an education that equips students with knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our dedicated educators strive for high levels of learning for all students, offering diverse programs that cater to individual needs and promote equity. We prioritize foundational skills in literacy and numeracy while emphasizing other key areas such as technology, the arts, agriculture, and sport. With a Christ-centered learning environment, active parental and community support, and effective communication channels, we aim to create an enjoyable and productive educational experience for all.

Click here to find out more about St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School, Coonabarabran.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 27th December 2024.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on 02 6842 1732.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.