Farm Assistant (Tocal Paterson)

Temporary Full-time until 28 September 2027

38 hours per week

Location : Tocal College Paterson

Operational Staff Grade 1- Salaryfrom $61107 to $67341 per annum superannuation 9 day fortnight

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful welcoming and flexible a workplace where our people feel supported valued and part of our collective success.

About Tocal College

Tocal courses are renowned Australia-wide for providing students with practical training development of industry-relevant skills and experience in general agriculture beef cattle dairying rural business management sheep production cropping and conservation and land management.

Tocal College prides itself on offering the most current training available and so responds to industry changes as quickly as possible.

About the Role

The Tocal Livestock Enterprise spans 1600 hectares and is home to :

• 450 cows and calves
• 250 breeding ewes
• 115 Australian stock horses.

As a Farm Assistant youll work closely with the Tocal Livestock Enterprise Manager and team to :

This is a hands-on role involving outdoor physical work in a variety of environmental conditions ideal for someone who enjoys practical farming being part of a collaborative team and contributing to agricultural excellence.

Whats in it for you :

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Essential requirements

For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact :

Robert Rein Tocal Centre Manageror

Alternatively you can view the full role description here

Ready to roll up your sleeves APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online. Please attach an up-to-date resume / CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate.

Applications Close : Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11 : 55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application youll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted you may be invited to an interviewthis could be in person or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks such as a written assessment skills test or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check health assessment and / or other assessments as required.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

About us : Together we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets : our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.

The department brings together :

With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is proud to announce that we have achieved Disability Confident Recruiter status by Australian Disability Network. DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.

Role Description

Key Skills

Animal Care,Growing Experience,Farm Machinery,Physiology Knowledge,Management Experience,Animal Husbandry,Agriculture,Apache Pig,Farming,Irrigation,Production Management,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 61107 - 67341