General Assistant - Full Time - Cardiff High School

NSW Government; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff High School is seeking a General Assistant (Full Time) to support the maintenance and upkeep of the school facilities. The role involves basic tasks to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

You will assist with moving furniture, reporting faults, and coordinating supplies, under the supervision of the NSW Department of Education. A strong focus on planning, communication, and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills required.
• Clear communication with staff and students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of departmental School/grounds.
• Assist with setup 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.

Skills

Planning & prioritising

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description - General Assistant - Full Time - Cardiff High School (0000BEGW)

General Assistant - Full Time - Cardiff High School - 0000BEGW

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900159267

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $42,348.00 - $54,446 (up to 20 years of age) then $60,496 - $64,741.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Cardiff High School

Staffing Area Newcastle

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Brittany Mould

Contact Phone number 02 4954 9966

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

20-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

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

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

Cardiff High School is a coeducational comprehensive school located on the northern side of Lake Macquarie, on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People. In 2026, the school recorded 785 enrolments, including 120 students from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Backgrounds. Cardiff High School operates a SOAR Learning Centre (special education) including 54 students in 7 supported classes. With steady student population growth in recent years, Cardiff High has established a strong reputation within the Cardiff communities.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.