Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom. Timbertop is Geelong Grammar School’s Year 9 full boarding campus, located in Victoria’s high country near Mansfield which offers a full academic and outdoor education programme designed to take advantage of the magnificent natural environment. Are you passionate about agriculture and working in the great outdoors? Timbertop is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Farmhand to join our team. This is a full-time, ongoing role offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact on our farm operations and student learning programs. What You’ll DoAssist with animal husbandry - calving, lambing, and preparing cattle for shows.Help with practical classes and vineyard work like pruning and grape harvesting.Contribute to environmental management: fencing, weed control, pasture improvement.Operate farm machinery safely and support Timbertop programs and activities.What We’re Looking ForExperience in farming and animal husbandry.Ability to operate machinery and equipment confidently.Farm chemical user accreditation and solid computer skills.A positive attitude and willingness to work with young people.At Timbertop, every staff member plays a vital role in fostering resilience, wellbeing, and a love of learning in our students. We are committed to student safety and uphold a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Ready to join us? Submit your cover letter, CV, and a document addressing the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.All staff play a crucial role in enhancing the resilience and wellbeing of every student, and Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’.  The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.  Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au.    For further details and/or to apply, visit the employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment.Applications close 2nd December 2025 close of business. Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.Farmhand Timbertop - Position Description AUD Mansfield 3722

Farmhand

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom. Timbertop is Geelong Grammar School’s Year 9 full boarding campus, located in Victoria’s high country near Mansfield which offers a full academic and outdoor education programme designed to take advantage of the magnificent natural environment. 


Are you passionate about agriculture and working in the great outdoors? Timbertop is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Farmhand to join our team. This is a full-time, ongoing role offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact on our farm operations and student learning programs.
 
What You’ll Do
  • Assist with animal husbandry - calving, lambing, and preparing cattle for shows.
  • Help with practical classes and vineyard work like pruning and grape harvesting.
  • Contribute to environmental management: fencing, weed control, pasture improvement.
  • Operate farm machinery safely and support Timbertop programs and activities.
What We’re Looking For
  • Experience in farming and animal husbandry.
  • Ability to operate machinery and equipment confidently.
  • Farm chemical user accreditation and solid computer skills.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to work with young people.

At Timbertop, every staff member plays a vital role in fostering resilience, wellbeing, and a love of learning in our students. We are committed to student safety and uphold a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Ready to join us? Submit your cover letter, CV, and a document addressing the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

All staff play a crucial role in enhancing the resilience and wellbeing of every student, and Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.

The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’.  The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.  Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au.    

For further details and/or to apply, visit the employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment.

Applications close 2nd December 2025 close of business. Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.

  • Posted Date 18 Nov 2025
  • Location Mansfield
    VIC / Australia
  • Industry Farming, Animals & Conservation
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided