General Assistant

7 months ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Government 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.

Click **here** for the role description

**Talent Pool**

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

**Additional Information**
Hunter River High School is a comprehensive secondary school with a student enrolment of approximately 800 students. Our school community has 20% of students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Our school is located on Worimi land, close to the Hunter River at Heatherbrae, south of Raymond Terrace.

'Quality Relationships - Quality Learning' is the motto that underpins our community's belief that quality educational outcomes are achieved when all partners in the educational process work collaboratively in a supportive, harmonious environment. Through a culture of connectedness and embedded Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence. The school provides a learning environment that aims to give each student the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Mentoring, positive attendance strategies and restorative practice underpin student wellbeing.

The school enjoys the support of its Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and has fostered strong partnerships with the AECG, universities, cultural institutions, businesses and community groups. Students represent the school across the region in the performing arts and a wide range of sporting activities, with both state and regional representation.

The school is committed to continually improving effective classroom practices with staff professional learning being the key. This learning will ensure that both literacy and numeracy levels can be enhanced through improved data collection, analysis, and use which underpins our belief in individualised and differentiated learning.

Hunter River High School offers an innovative curriculum that includes a full academic load plus locally significant programs, including a wide range of nationally accredited Vocational Education and Training opportunities. Hunter River High School is a P-TECH (Pathways in Technology) school with strong industry partnerships.

**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.

**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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