General Assistant

1 week ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW School Administrative and Support Full time

**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

**We have a non-negotiable working week for the General Assistant position at Maryland Public School of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.**

**Talent Pool**

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

**Additional Information**
Maryland Public School opened in 1992 and has a proud tradition of building positive relationships with students, caregivers and the broader community.

Maryland Public School is located in a residential zone between Wallsend and Minmi on Awabakal land. The school draws on a vibrant, family orientated and involved local community. The school is an integral part of the Wallsend Community of Schools, with strong links to Callaghan College Wallsend and Callaghan Education Pathway network.

Currently, the school has an enrolment of 363 students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 15.4% of our students identify as Aboriginal and 25.6% of students are from backgrounds where English is an Additional Language or Dialect.

Maryland Public School has spacious grounds, modern facilities and classroom environments equipped for future learning. Our school takes pride in the variety and depth of learning activities and opportunities available to our students.

**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.

**Targeted Question 1**
Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with mínimal 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).

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