Purpose of the Role

To support the Farm Manager in the day-to-day management of the school farm, including farm operations, accurate data recording, farm stores management, resource control, production monitoring, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Farm Operations

• Assist in planning and coordinating daily farm activities.
• Supervise farm workers and casual labourers as assigned.
• Support crop production, livestock management, poultry and other farm projects.
• Monitor farm activities to ensure they are carried out according to approved plans.
• Assist with planting, weeding, harvesting, feeding, storage, and other agricultural activities.

Farm Data and Records

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of farm activities.
• Record crop production, livestock numbers, poultry production, feed usage, harvests, sales, and other relevant farm data.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly farm records as required.
• Collect and organise data to support farm planning and decision-making.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for the Farm Manager.
• Ensure that farm records are accurate, complete, and properly filed.

Farm Stores and Stock Management

• Manage and maintain the farm stores in an organised and secure manner.
• Receive, inspect, record, and safely store farm supplies and materials.
• Maintain accurate stock records and stock cards.
• Record all issues and receipts of farm inputs and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or items requiring replenishment.
• Ensure proper storage of seeds, animal feed, fertilisers, chemicals, tools, equipment, and other farm materials.
• Conduct regular stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Help prevent wastage, loss, damage, or unauthorised use of farm resources.

Farm Equipment and Resources

• Ensure proper use and care of farm tools, machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor the condition of farm equipment and report faults or damage.
• Assist with maintenance and servicing arrangements where required.
• Ensure farm resources are used efficiently and responsibly.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Promote safe working practices on the farm.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of agricultural chemicals and other hazardous materials.
• Promote good hygiene and biosecurity practices.
• Support environmentally responsible and sustainable farming practices.

General Responsibilities

• Support school sustainability initiatives such as composting, biogas, and other agricultural projects.
• Work collaboratively with the Farm Manager, farm workers, teachers, and students where appropriate.
• Perform other duties related to farm operations as assigned by school management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or a related field is preferred.
• Practical experience in crop or livestock production.
• Experience in farm records, stock management, or stores management is an advantage.
• Experience supervising farm workers is an advantage.
• Experience working in a school or institutional farm is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Good agricultural and practical skills.
• Strong record-keeping and data management skills.
• Good stock and stores management skills.
• Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet applications.
• Good organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to supervise and work with farm workers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong integrity, reliability, and accountability.

• Assist in planning and coordinating daily farm activities.
• Supervise farm workers and casual labourers as assigned.
• Support crop production, livestock management, poultry and other farm projects.
• Monitor farm activities to ensure they are carried out according to approved plans.
• Assist with planting, weeding, harvesting, feeding, storage, and other agricultural activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of farm activities.
• Record crop production, livestock numbers, poultry production, feed usage, harvests, sales, and other relevant farm data.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly farm records as required.
• Collect and organise data to support farm planning and decision-making.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for the Farm Manager.
• Ensure that farm records are accurate, complete, and properly filed.
• Manage and maintain the farm stores in an organised and secure manner.
• Receive, inspect, record, and safely store farm supplies and materials.
• Maintain accurate stock records and stock cards.
• Record all issues and receipts of farm inputs and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or items requiring replenishment.
• Ensure proper storage of seeds, animal feed, fertilisers, chemicals, tools, equipment, and other farm materials.
• Conduct regular stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Help prevent wastage, loss, damage, or unauthorised use of farm resources.
• Ensure proper use and care of farm tools, machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor the condition of farm equipment and report faults or damage.
• Assist with maintenance and servicing arrangements where required.
• Ensure farm resources are used efficiently and responsibly.
• Promote safe working practices on the farm.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of agricultural chemicals and other hazardous materials.
• Promote good hygiene and biosecurity practices.
• Support environmentally responsible and sustainable farming practices.
• Support school sustainability initiatives such as composting, biogas, and other agricultural projects.
• Work collaboratively with the Farm Manager, farm workers, teachers, and students where appropriate.
• Perform other duties related to farm operations as assigned by school management.

• Good agricultural and practical skills.
• Strong record-keeping and data management skills.
• Good stock and stores management skills.
• Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet applications.
• Good organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to supervise and work with farm workers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong integrity, reliability, and accountability.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or a related field is preferred.
• Practical experience in crop or livestock production.
• Experience in farm records, stock management, or stores management is an advantage.
• Experience supervising farm workers is an advantage.
• Experience working in a school or institutional farm is an added advantage.