General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Waitara Public School

General Assistant – Full Time – Ongoing

Waitara Public School – Hornsby School Education Area – Sydney Region

Location

Sydney Region

Closing Date

31-Oct-2025, 4 : 00 : 00 PM

Remuneration

The salary range for this position is $41,115.00 – $46,277.00 (up to 20 years of age) then $51,420.00 – $62,855.00. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

About the Role

This role is vital to the maintenance and upkeep of departmental schools. 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain routine maintenance of school premises and 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.
• Plan and prioritise tasks to maintain a property with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

How to Apply

Apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages). You must include the name and contact details of two referees.

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).

EEO Statement

The Department of Education welcomes 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) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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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