Farm Manager

About the College

St Gregory's College is an Independent K-12 (K-6 co-ed and 7-12 all boys) day and boarding school conducted by the Marist Brothers.

Since its foundation in 1926 by the Marist Brothers, our College has been proud of its school spirit which places an emphasis on family, belonging and encouragement to do your best. The College has a strong tradition and reputation for academic excellence, high achievement in sporting competitions and for providing a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

About the Role

Fulltime, permanent position.

Working hours                7.00am to 3.30pm

Working days                   Monday to Friday

With the requirement to carry out  some duties on the weekend

This position is classified as Level 6 under the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Support Staff – Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement

Commencement date: Immediate Start

The Farm Manager is integral to the successful operation of the agricultural program offered to the students. Responsible to the College Principal through the Farm Manager, the Farm Assistant works in a consultative, resourceful and purposeful manner to provide high quality support to the members of the Agriculture department to ensure the successful maintenance and operations of the farm.

We invite you to visit our website http://www.stgregs.nsw.edu.au/employment to obtain a detailed Position Description, Application Form and further information about St Gregory's College.

Closing Date for applications: 23 October 2026 (4.00pm)

Essential Criteria:

• Commitment to Catholic education in the Marist tradition and a willingness to contribute fully to all aspects of the life of the College through an engagement with all stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and forthrightly towards common goals.
• Highest standards of work with the farm operations and in providing support to the staff in the Agriculture department.
• Support for ongoing improvements in farm operations.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Livestock experience, ability to safely operate machinery i.e. tractors, side by sides, mowers etc.
• MR truck licence or willing to obtain, ability to drive a manual, chemical certificate or willing to obtain.
• ability to work as part of a team
• Experiences in a range of areas, particularly those aligned with farms management and operations and supporting staff with practical lessons.
• A commitment to ongoing learning, specifically in areas related to agriculture and farm operations.
• Flexibility to work within the College environment, including responding to additional needs, as required.

How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to the College Acting Deputy Principal, Mr Luke Morrissey.

Applications must be sent to [email protected] with the following:-

Cover Letter

• Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, why you are a suitable candidate.

Application Form which is located on the College website www.stgregs.nsw.edu.au/employment

• Complete all the details and answer all questions, including providing referee details.

Resume

• Work history, educational qualifications, other relevant professional and personal experiences.

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.

St Gregory’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer