General Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing –Orange East Public School

Job Description - General Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing – Orange East Public School (0000B41N)

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900150180

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

The salary range for this position is $22.81 (junior) $25.67 after 12 months or at age 20 - $33.50 adult rate per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name

Orange East Public School

Staffing Area

Orange

FTE

0.5

Contact Information

Contact Name: Peter Cook
Contact Phone: 0419465964
Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

02-Dec-2025, 5:00:00 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.

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.

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.

About the School

Orange East Public School is located in Orange on the land of the Wiradjuri people and has an enrolment of 272 students.

Key focuses throughout the school include Literacy, Numeracy, Student Wellbeing and the development of high‑standard programmes and practices. The school achieves its mission, Safe Respectful Learners through students, staff and parents working together to create a supportive, student‑centred atmosphere.

The school has a number of high‑functioning teams including Learning Support, Stronger Smarter, Behaviour, Wellbeing, Sport and School Engagement, catering for a wide range of student and school needs.

The school has a student kitchen, vegetable garden and poultry program with students taking part in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program in the primary years. Technology is widely spread across the school with the use of iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, LED interactive whiteboards in every room, assistive hearing technology and 3D printers.

The school is well supported by a vibrant community and a strong P&C who have initiated a number of successful fundraising activities.

Special Notes

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‐quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. 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 some 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.

How to Apply

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 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.

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 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 http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check.

Targeted Question 1

Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with minimal 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)

EEO Statement

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

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