General Assistant

3 weeks ago


Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -School Administrative and Support Full time

**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.

**About the Role**

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.

**Talent Pool**

**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**

**Additional School Information (Optional)**
Cambewarra Public School is located at the foothills of Cambewarra Mountain. The name comes from two Aboriginal words, 'cambe', meaning fire and 'warra', meaning a high place or mountain. The school was first established in 1859 with an enrolment of 48 students. It was located on Main Road in what is now the Scout Hall. School enrolments are approximately 250 with 10% from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school provides a caring supporting learning environment and has an outstanding reputation in the wider community.

The school prides itself on strong genuine partnerships with families supporting the school's shared vision and school plan focus areas. The school enjoys a positive and active P&C, an out of school care morning and afternoon program for working families and a highly regarded Vacation Care program. We have a Defence Mentor program for the defence families.

The school has an outstanding outlook with extensive gardens and playgrounds.

**How to Apply**

**You must answer both targeted questions which should be included 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.

**iworkfor.nsw**

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. As this is a child-related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit

**Targeted Question 1**
Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with mínimal supervision (max 300 words)

**Targeted Question 2**

Provide an example of how you have identified and managed a potential hazard requiring maintenance(max 300 words)


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