General Assistant

**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**

**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**

**Additional School Information (Optional)**:

- Epping Boys High School is a proudly comprehensive high school for boys. A Middle and Senior School structure recognises and enhances the learning and wellbeing needs of all students and is complemented by the Boys to Men Program which engages boys in learning, promotes wellbeing and builds young men who are connected to their community. Epping Boys has had a significant increase in students since 2017, with 1450 students currently enrolled._
- The School Improvement Plan values data driven practice and strong collaboration to further the vision for the school with intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning underpinning the educational purpose at Epping Boys HS._
- Epping Boys has a long tradition of academic and sporting excellence and enjoys a high profile in music and the creative and performing arts. With more than 100 co-curricular activities offered and each year group involved in charity fundraising, the development and nurturing of the whole boy is crucial to the ethos of the school._
- A diverse student community with an Inclusive Education(Autism) Unit and 65% of students coming from a language background other than English contributes to an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that is supported by an active and involved P&C and broader parent community with a strong commitment to supporting the strategic directions of the school._
- Our school grounds are approximately 30 acres made up of multiple play-ground areas including, tennis courts, a COLA, Football and Rugby ovals and 80 GLS (General Learning Spaces)_

**How to Apply**

**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.

**iworkfor.nsw**

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

**Targeted Question 1**
The organising of rooms, furniture, material and equipment for school activities, unpacking, sorting and distributing stores, and the maintenance, storage and monitoring of tools, equipment and other stock for the General Assistants use is just some of your daily activities. Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with mínimal supervision (max 300 words)

**Targeted Question 2**

Identify and report maintenance / safety issues to the role supervisor and undertake minor maintenance of buildings and equipment not covered by contracts or requiring a qualified tradesperson is listed as part of your duties. Provide an example of how you have/would identify and manage a potential hazard requiring maintenance (max 300 words)