General Assistant

Job Title

General Assistant - Part Time - Ongoing - Ermington Public School (0000B4N9)

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900150810

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Salary range: $22.81 (junior) – $25.67 after 12 months or at age 20 – $33.50 adult rate per hour. Includes superannuation and leave loading.

School

Ermington Public School

Principal Network

Ryde

FTE

0.700

Contact Phone number

98744109

Contact School Admin

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Closing Date

10-Dec-2025 05:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

About the Role

This role is vital to the maintenance and upkeep of Departmental schools. To be successful you will need good planning, prioritising, and communication skills to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

- Perform a range of tasks related to routine maintenance and upkeep of a Departmental School/grounds.

- Assist with set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.

- Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.

- Receive, store, and distribute supplies, monitor equipment, and report faults.

Role Description & Talent Pool

Click here for the role description Talent Pool. A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

School Overview

Ermington Public School is an innovative, dynamic school inspiring all students to be Engaged, Proud and Successful. Situated in West Ryde within the Ryde Network of schools, it enrolls 471 students, inclusive of two opportunity classes. The student population is diverse: 74% from a language background other than English, a small number from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, and students with varying academic and social emotional needs.

Special Notes

About the NSW Department of Education – the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‑quality 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 detail 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 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).

Traditional Custodian 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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