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Job Description - General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Warners Bay High School (0000B3AF)

General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Warners Bay High School - 0000B3AF

Location

Location: Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number: A900149415

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $41,115.00 - $46,277 (up to 20 years of age) then $51,420 - $62,855.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Employer / School

School Name: Warners Bay High School

Staffing Area: Lake Macquarie

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone: 49549488

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

14-Nov-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.

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 opportunities to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

School Information

Warners Bay High School is a leading comprehensive school (Years 7-12) with an enrolment over 1170 students. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school aims to deliver high quality teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of every learner and reflect future-focused best practice. A wide range of extracurricular and cocurricular programs support academic achievement. Further information is available on the school website: https://warnersbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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 NSW students. We welcome applications from diverse groups and provide adjustments to recruitment/interview processes where needed. For accessibility adjustments, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at 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) detailing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. Include the names and contact details of two referees.

You must answer both targeted questions which should be included in your cover letter.

Demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer.

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 progressed to interview, you will be required to provide proof of identity 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. For more information, visit http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check.

Targeted Questions

- 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)

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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