General Assistant Identified

Job Description – General Assistant Identified – Part Time (0.475 FTE) – Ongoing – Walgett Community College – Primary School (0000B23M)

General Assistant Identified – Part Time (0.475 FTE) – Ongoing – Walgett Community College – Primary School – 0000B23M

Job Details

- Location: Regional NSW

- Advertisement Number: A900148345

- Number of Positions: 1

- Closing Date: 29-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

- Job Category: School Support Staff

- Organisation: School Administrative and Support

- FTE: 0.475

- Contact Name: Alison Finlayson

- Contact Phone: (02) 6828 1077

- Contact School Admin: 99999999

Total Remuneration Package: 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: Walgett Community College – Primary School

Staffing Area: Bourke

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

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.

Conditions

This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines.

Special Notes

NOTE: This is a part time 0.475 FTE role.

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 kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Information Session

On Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at 12:30 pm, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form or scan the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at AboriginalEmployment@det.nsw.edu.au with subject line Yarn Up noting the job reference number.

Job Reference Number: 0000B23M

Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with minimal supervision (max 300 words)

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.

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