General Assistant

6 days ago


Tamworth, Australia NSW Government Full time

Job Description - General Assistant - Part Time - Ongoing - Barnsley Public School (0000B3X3)

About the Role

This role is vital to the maintenance and upkeep of departmental schools. To be successful you will need good planning and prioritising skills and good 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 the set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.

- Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.

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

Targeted Questions

- 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)

Application Requirements

To apply please submit an online application with a covering letter (max 2 pages) and resume (max 5 pages) detailing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. You must include the name and contact details of two referees and answer both targeted questions in your cover letter.

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.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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 adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au).

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