The Team

At Sheffield School, great education starts with a great team. When you join, you become part of a passionate and collaborative group of educators and support staff working across unique multi-campus settings, from early years to Year 12, including an agricultural program at the School Farm.

Offering a dynamic and inclusive workplace where professional growth is supported, contributions are valued, and your work makes a real impact in the lives of students and the broader Kentish Municipality.

About the Role

To maintain farm operations, and the school farm as an educational resource, whilst integrating student practical experiences into normal farm operations through the demonstration of skills and techniques relating to the farm industry. Undertake a range of functions and tasks associated with the routine maintenance and daily operation of the school farm, including tasks requiring skills obtained through training and experience.

A workplace flexibility arrangement will be negotiated upon commencement, outlining the specific span of hours and conditions under which work will be performed.

We encourage all applicants to reach out to the contact person directly to find out more about these arrangements.

We are offering

• 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
  
  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• A current driver’s licence.
• Appropriate trade qualifications or relevant skills obtained through training and experience would be an advantage.
• Extensive practical experience in farm operations, preferably under Tasmanian conditions.
• A current Chem Cert Certification and First Aid Certification, or the ability to obtain.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11:30pm AEDT on the 26 October 2025.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Nikki Jackson
Title: School Business Manager - Sheffield School
Phone: (03) 6491 8222
Email: nikki.jackson@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.