General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Jordan Springs High School

NSW Police Force; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is hiring a General Assistant at Jordan Springs High School in the Sydney Region. This full-time ongoing role focuses on maintaining school facilities and assisting with daily operations to support a safe and productive learning environment.

Opening Day details include construction and enrolment plans for 2027, with a capacity for 1,000 students and a focus on inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep of Departmental School facilities.
• 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.

Job description

Job Description - General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Jordan Springs High School (0000BDWV)

General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Jordan Springs High School - 0000BDWV

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900158756

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 Jordan Springs High School

Staffing Area Penrith

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 88010400

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

21-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.

Opening Day 1, Term 1, 2027, Jordan Springs High School will serve the growing communities of Jordan Springs and Ropes Crossing. Designed with a capacity for 1,000 students, initial enrolments will include Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts alongside three specialised support classes catering to students with diagnosed disabilities and additional learning needs. The school’s master plan accommodates anticipated future growth and incorporates state-of-the‑art learning environments, a contemporary library, and versatile outdoor spaces that foster collaboration, wellbeing, and evidence‑based instructional practices.

Special Notes

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 their continued connection to their country and culture.