Education Facility Attendant - South Arm Primary School - 978763

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Hobart; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent appointment

Part-time schedule

56 hours per fortnight

Child-safe organisation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

South Arm Primary School, part of the Department for Education, Children and Young People, seeks an Education Facility Attendant to help keep the school clean, safe and welcoming in Hobart. You will perform cleaning, groundskeeping, kitchen support and minor maintenance as part of a small team or independently.

The role is permanent and part-time (56 hours per fortnight) with pathways for career growth. A Current Tasmanian RWVP registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian RWVP registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, groundskeeping, kitchen support and minor maintenance.
• Maintain school facilities, equipment and materials to a high standard.
• Work independently or as part of a small team, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Independent worker

Self-sufficient

Education

Tasmanian RWVP registration

Job description

The Team

South Arm Primary is a welcoming and inclusive learning community with a proud history of serving its local area for more than 100 years. Committed to ensuring every student is known, safe, supported and engaged in learning, the school provides quality educational experiences for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. This position is for an Education Facility Attendant (EFA) who will be involved in cleaning, grounds and minor maintenance of the school. The successful applicant will need to be self-sufficient as they will be working independently. Our EFA's are a valued part of our small team creating a positive culture that makes South Arm Primary School an exceptional place to learn, grow and thrive.

About The Role

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.

We are offering

• Permanent appointment, commencing 20 January 2027
• Part-time
• 56 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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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 subsequent full‑time or part‑time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• 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

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Wendy Huxley

School Business Manager - South Arm Primary School

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About DECYP

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 of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for 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.