General Assistant

Overview

Job Description - General Assistant - Identified - Part Time - Ongoing - Barnsley Public School (0000B27E)

General Assistant - Identified - Part Time - Ongoing - Barnsley Public School - 0000B27E

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

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

School Name: Barnsley Public School

Staffing Area: Lake Macquarie

FTE: 0.600

Contacts

Contact Phone number: 49532976

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

27-Oct-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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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).

How to Apply

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. Include the name and contact details of two referees. You must answer both targeted questions in your cover letter. Demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description.

Application Note: All candidates must submit online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper-based, email-based or late applications will be accepted.

Applicants progressed to interview 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 unless you already have one. For more information, visit the NSW Office site.

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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