General Assistant

Job Description - General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Estella Public School (0000B171)

Location: Regional NSW

Advertisement Number: A900147497

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $41,115.00 - $46,277 (up to 20 years of age) then $51,420 - $62,855.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading. FTE: 1.000

Contact: School Admin - 02 5958 7300

Closing Date: 19-Sep-2025, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category: School Support Staff

Organisation: School Administrative and Support

Position Information: The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

This role is vital to the maintenance and upkeep of departmental schools.

To be successful in the role you will need to have good planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to work effectively with others.

You will perform a range of tasks relating to the routine maintenance and upkeep of a Departmental School/grounds. The role may assist with the set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities. You will identify and report maintenance and safety issues. You will receive, store and distribute supplies and monitor equipment and report faults.

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

The NSW Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

You must answer both targeted questions in your cover letter.

We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your responses with this in mind.

Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

If you are progressed to interview, you will be required to provide proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. This is a child-related position, and you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number if you do not already have one. For more information, visit http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check.

1. Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with minimal supervision (max 300 words).
2. Provide an example of how you have identified and managed a potential hazard requiring maintenance (max 300 words).

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.