Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Juno Skills Centre
Job title Farm Hand Designation Physical 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $62,069 - $64,754 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 47018 RTF 344381 Closing 13/04/2026
Contact officer Lakota Taber on 0439 510 983 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344381
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, undertake the day-to-day activities required to maintain the Juno Skills
Centre in conjunction with all education and practical programs offered at the training facility.

Context statement
The Juno Skills Centre is a 250-hectare training facility based 10km east of Tennant Creek. Juno Skills Centre is an
operational farm set up to simulate real agricultural operations, such as livestock management and agrifood production. Juno
has appropriate facilities to host the delivery of nationally accredited vocational training programs in various industry fields
and is available for use across the region for residential training blocks.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake day to day activities at Juno Skills Centre, including livestock management, fencing and general maintenance.
2. Undertake the upkeep and maintenance of the Juno Skills Centre greenhouse and orchid. Operate and maintain farm

machinery, equipment and assets.
3. Assist with general duties including maintenance of infrastructure, operating and maintaining machinery and equipment.
4. Assist with collecting and recording research data and maintaining records.
5. Be familiar with and adhere to safe work practices.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience with animal husbandry, monitoring and managing pasture, weed and land management

practices.
2. Knowledge of and experience with farm equipment operation and maintenance;
3. Proven experience in station maintenance including fencing, welding and the operation and maintenance of farm

machinery.
4. Ability to work and reside as part of a team in a remote location and under difficult environmental conditions with limited

supervision.
5. A sound understanding of safe work practices around machinery, livestock, farming and workshops.

Desirable
1. Hold a current HR NT drivers licence and drive a 4WD vehicle.
2. Hold a ChemCert or SmarTrain Certificate or have the ability to obtain and maintain this qualification.

Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record and must have a Working with Children Clearance or the
ability to obtain prior to commencement. The successful applicant will also need to obtain an up to date First Aid certificate.
A medical may be required to confirm the applicant’s fitness for the physical aspects of this position.