Education Facility Attendant - Somerset Primary School - 301020

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerset Primary School is seeking an Education Facility Attendant to help keep our campus safe, clean and welcoming. The role covers cleaning, grounds maintenance, kitchen support and minor maintenance across the school site.

This permanent, part-time position is 34 hours per fortnight with a start date of 18 January 2027. Applicants must hold Tasmanian RWVP registration and be able to work independently or as part of a team in line with safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).

Responsibilities

• Cleaning facilities and grounds to maintain a safe, hygienic school environment.
• Support kitchen operations and light maintenance tasks across the site.
• Assist with minor maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment.

Skills

RWVP Registration

Job description

Education Facility Attendant - Somerset Primary School - 301020

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Northern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 22 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Facility Attendants (Tasmanian State Service) Award - Education Facility Attendant Level 2-3 Part time

$65,305 to $82,895 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North West

The Education Facility Attendant (EFA) contributes to a safe, hygienic, and welcoming school environment by performing a range of duties, including cleaning, groundskeeping, kitchen support, and minor maintenance. EFAs may work independently or as part of a team and are responsible for maintaining school facilities, equipment, and materials to a high standard.

The Team

The Somerset Primary School team is committed to ensuring every child is known, safe, included, and supported to thrive. Guided by the values of responsibility, courage, respect, growth, and connection, the team works collaboratively to foster positive learning experiences and successful futures for all students.

About the Role

The Education Facility Attendant (EFA) plays a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment. The position is responsible for a range of duties across cleaning, grounds maintenance, kitchen support, and minor facility maintenance to ensure school grounds, buildings, and equipment are kept to a high standard.

Education Facility Attendant (EFA) work independently or as part of a team and contribute to the wellbeing and safety of students by maintaining school facilities, supporting daily operations, following workplace health and safety requirements, and demonstrating the Department's values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect and Responsibility. The role also requires a commitment to safeguarding children and young people and providing high-quality support to the school community.

We are offering

• Ongoing - Commence on 18 January 2027
• Part-time, working 34 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Facility Attendants (Tasmanian State Service) Award - Education Facility Attendant Level 2-3 Part time

$65,305 to $82,895 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North West

The Education Facility Attendant (EFA) contributes to a safe, hygienic, and welcoming school environment by performing a range of duties, including cleaning, groundskeeping, kitchen support, and minor maintenance. EFAs may work independently or as part of a team and are responsible for maintaining school facilities, equipment, and materials to a high standard.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Facility Attendants (Tasmanian State Service) Award - Education Facility Attendant Level 2-3 Part time

$65,305 to $82,895 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North West

The Education Facility Attendant (EFA) contributes to a safe, hygienic, and welcoming school environment by performing a range of duties, including cleaning, groundskeeping, kitchen support, and minor maintenance. EFAs may work independently or as part of a team and are responsible for maintaining school facilities, equipment, and materials to a high standard.

• Department for Education, Children and Young People 1
• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.